The Pardoner's Tale

Author / Editor
McCarthy, Shaun.

Title
The Pardoner's Tale

Published
London: Pearson, 2008.

Physical Description
143 pp.

Series
York Notes Advanced.

Description
Pedagogical commentary on PardPT, based on A. C. Spearing's 1965 edition (text not included). McCarthy emphasizes the "gothic" elements of PardPT and summarizes the poem in sections, offering section-by-section commentary, along with sidebar glosses, notes, and suggestions for further readings and films. Includes additional commentary on characterization, theme, narrative technique, language and style, and critical perspectives.

Chaucer Subjects
Pardoner and His Tale