Chaucer's Host: The Character of Harry Bailly.

Author / Editor
Harlow, Benjamin C

Title
Chaucer's Host: The Character of Harry Bailly.

Published
McNeese Review 19 (1968): 36-47.

Description
Characterizes the Host as a "delightful traveling companion," summarizing details of his GP description and of his interactions with the other pilgrims in the links between the tales. He is "sometimes pompous, often impudent, and always forceful," a presence which "provides unity and cohesion throughout" the CT.

Chaucer Subjects
Canterbury Tales--General