The Tradition of British Literature
- Author / Editor
- Colwell, C. Carter.
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