The Tradition of British Literature

Author / Editor
Colwell, C. Carter.

Title
The Tradition of British Literature

Published
New York: Putnam's Sons, 1971.

Physical Description
384 pp.

Description
Surveys English literature in Britain from Chaucer to ca. 1970, with the opening section (pp. 13-72) covering Chaucer's life, works, audience and reception, and his cultural environment--both historical and literary. Pays particular attention to CT, especially the tales of marriage.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism
Chaucer's Life
Canterbury Tales--General