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2014-02-27
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Chaucer, Geoffrey
1342
1400
Chaucer, Jeffrey
Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)
1835
1912
Skeat, Walter William
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame; The Legend of Good Women; The Treatise on the Astrolabe; The Sources of the Canterbury Tales
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"Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame; The Legend of Good Women" is a compilation of literary works by Geoffrey Chaucer, likely written in the 14th century. This volume includes the notable poems "The House of Fame" and "The Legend of Good Women," with a significant focus on themes surrounding love, legend, and allegory, revealing Chaucer’s evolving literary style. The latter work specifically highlights various famous women from history and mythology, offering insight into their stories and the nature of love. The opening of the volume introduces the poem "The House of Fame," detailing its authenticity and highlighting its influences from notable writers such as Dante and Ovid. The narrative begins with Chaucer's personal journey through a dream-like landscape led by an eagle, symbolizing aspiration and enlightenment. This section also hints at Chaucer's reflections on fame and rumor, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the nature of storytelling and legacy within the world of literature. The introduction articulates Chaucer's intent behind the works and his innovative approach to poetry during his time, leaving readers with a sense of curiosity about the rich, interconnected tales to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500
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Category: Poetry
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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