Theophany in the 'Miller's Tale'

Author / Editor
Briggs, Frederick M.,and Laura L. Howes.

Title
Theophany in the 'Miller's Tale'

Published
Medium Aevum 65 (1996): 269-79.

Description
MilT develops the theme of "pryvetee," which in Chaucer refers to both human genitalia and divine secrets. Echoes of Exodus and its tradition of commentary reinforce the theme and enable Chaucer to suggest an orientation of the "Tale" as a theological response to KnT.

Chaucer Subjects
Miller and His Tale.
Knight and His Tale.