'What with his wysdom and his chivalrie': Political Theseus in Chaucer's Knight's Tale

Author / Editor
Haruta, Setsuko.

Title
'What with his wysdom and his chivalrie': Political Theseus in Chaucer's Knight's Tale

Published
SIMELL 22 (2007): 55-63.

Description
Examines Theseus as political hero in light of the literary history of KnT. The character combines wisdom and chivalry and reflects the Tale's narrator, including his attitude toward women.

Chaucer Subjects
Knight and His Tale