Chaucer's Language

Chaucer's Language

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Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge, this book introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than modern translation. The book leads students gently through basic linguistic concepts with appropriate explanation, highlighting how Chaucer's language differs from present-day English and the significance of this for interpreting his work. Close analysis and comparison with other writers is used to show how Chaucer drew on the variety of Middle English to achieve particular poetic effects.

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Product Details:

Author:	Simon Horobin
Paperback:	224 pages
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date:	January 09, 2007
Language:	English
ISBN:	1403993564
Product Length:	8.66 inches
Product Width:	5.79 inches
Product Height:	0.46 inches
Product Weight:	0.58 pounds
Package Length:	8.35 inches
Package Width:	5.43 inches
Package Height:	0.55 inches
Package Weight:	0.57 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 1 reviews

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A fun and interesting discussion of Chaucer and ME Mar 19, 2008
By aetius
I have read the Canterbury tales previously, but with this book whole new dimensions have opened up (e.g. the use of Northern ME in the Reeve's Tale). This book provides both a historical and (especially) linguistic discussion of Chaucer and his times in England, with particular reference to the Canterbury Tales. Horobin obviously has much to say and so many points come out as almost incidental examples. As such, this book will bring more with additional readings. However, as this is an interesting and fun book, this is not a burdensome task.

I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who has already read the Canterbury Tales and would like to get more out of it, but does not want to delve in ME studies proper.

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