Medieval Poetry and Medieval Sin
- Author / Editor
- Donaldson, E. Talbot.
Medieval Poetry and Medieval Sin
- Published
- Speaking of Chaucer (New York: Norton, 1970), pp.164-74.
- Description
- Focuses on the single use of the word "sin" in MilT (1.3589), suggesting that the Tale and, more generally, the "best medieval literature" do not "necessarily have anything to do with sin," but offer "joy to the reader."
- Alternative Title
- Speaking of Chaucer.
- Chaucer Subjects
- Miller and His Tale
- Language and Word Studies