Thy Drasty Rymyng . . . .

Author / Editor
Owen, Charles A., Jr.

Title
Thy Drasty Rymyng . . . .

Published
Studies in Philology 63 (1966): 533-64.

Description
Surveys Chaucer's "use of rhyme as it contributes to poetic effect," examining rhymes in his complaints and balades, in Anel, and in Tho, and demonstrating his unobtrusive dexterity with rhyme royal in TC and with decasyllabic couplets in CT. Emphasizes Chaucer's ease, versatility, and his "freedom from system or repetitive form."

Chaucer Subjects
Style and Versification
Anelida and Arcite
Tale of Sir Thopas
Troilus and Criseyde
Canterbury Tales--General