The Making of Chaucer's English
by Christopher Cannon
Title:
The Making of Chaucer's English
Author:
Christopher Cannon
Series (if any):
Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
452 pages, 1 Line drawings, unspecified
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9780521592741
EAN:
9780521592741
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
930
Dimensions (mm):
159 x 236 x 33
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£160.80
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Description
This book examines the presumption that Chaucer invented literary English, and argues instead that his English is largely traditional. It provides a thorough history of every one of Chaucer's words and maps the origins and patterns of use that have made these words so compelling for 600 years.
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