The Parlement of Foules 309-15.

Author / Editor
Raymo, R. R.

Title
The Parlement of Foules 309-15.

Published
Modern Language Notes 71.3 (1956): 159-60.

Description
Identifies lines 1-4 of the "Speculum Stultorum" of Nigel de Longchamps as a source for the bird cacophony in PF 309-15, observing that Chaucer's "personal familiarity" with the "Speculum" is evident in the reference to "Daun Burnel the Asse" at NPT 7.3312.

Chaucer Subjects
Parliament of Fowls
Sources, Analogues, and Literary Relations