Humor in Perspective

Author / Editor
Kendrick, Laura.

Title
Humor in Perspective

Published
Susanna Fein and David Raybin, eds. Chaucer: Contemporary Approaches (University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2010), pp. 135-58.

Description
Commenting on the paucity of studies that directly address humor in Chaucer, Kendrick explores modern theories and medieval attitudes toward humor, especially as related to notions of tolerance. She examines instances in Chaucer, Deschamps, and medieval visual art where humor depends on "seeing and reading close-up," including examples from CT, especially GP.

Alternative Title
Chaucer: Contemporary Approaches.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism.
Canterbury Tales--General
General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales