Chauntecleer, the Mermaid, and Daun Burnel

Author / Editor
Schrader, Richard J.

Title
Chauntecleer, the Mermaid, and Daun Burnel

Published
Chaucer Review 4.4 (1970): 284-90.

Description
Argues that the allusions in NPT to mermaids as sirens and to Burnel the ass help to indicate Chauntecleer's own culpability in his temporary downfall as well as contributing comedy to the Tale.

Chaucer Subjects
Nun's Priest and His Tale