The Ironic Fruyt: Chauntecleer as Figura

Author / Editor
Allen, Judson Boyce.

Title
The Ironic Fruyt: Chauntecleer as Figura

Published
Studies in Philology 66 (1969): 25-35.

Description
Uses allegorical interpretations from Hugh of St. Cher to show how the exegetical equation of cock and preacher is consistently upended in the description and actions of Chauntecleer in NPT, offering a mock allegory where "fruit is chaff."

Chaucer Subjects
Nun's Priest and His Tale