The Riverside Chaucer: Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon by Geo

Description: The Riverside Chaucer by Geoffrey Chaucer, Larry D. Benson This peerless edition of Chaucers complete works is the fruit of many years study and is widely regarded as the standard text. Edited and annotated to a high standard, and with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon, the Riverside Chaucer is now the indispensable edition for students and readers of Chaucer. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The third edition of the definitive collection of Chaucers Complete Works, reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinsons second edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published in 1957, there has been a dramatic increase in Chaucer scholarship. This has not only enriched our understanding of Chaucers art, but has also enabled scholars, working for the first time with all thesource-material, to recreate Chaucers authentic texts. For the third edition, an international team of experts completely re-edited all the works, added glosses to appear on the page with the text, andgreatly expanded the introductory material, explanatory notes, textual notes, bibliography, and glossary. In short, the Riverside Chaucer is the fruit of many years study - the most authentic and exciting edition available of Chaucers Complete Works. Notes Third edition of this most authentic complete works of Chaucer available, at a special introductory price of $19.99. After 3 months, the price will rise to $24.99. Table of Contents Christopher Cannon: ForewordLarry D. Benson: PrefaceINTRODUCTIONMartin M. Crow & Virginia E. Leland: Chaucers LifeLarry D. Benson: The Canon and Chronology of Chaucers WorksNorman Davis: Language and VersificationLarry D. Benson: The TextsTHE CANTERBURY TALESTHE BOOK OF THE DUCHESSTHE HOUSE OF FAMEANELIDA AND ARCITETHE PARLIAMENT OF FOWLSBOECETHE LEGEND OF GOOD WOMENTHE SHORT POEMSA TREATISE ON THE ASTROLABETHE ROMAUNT OF THE ROSEAPPENDIXGeneral BibliographyExplanatory NotesTextual NotesGlossaryIndex of Proper Names Review `offers a much-needed shot in the arm to Chaucer studies in colleges and universitiesModern Language Review`indispensable for scholars and beginners alike ... Professor Larry D Benson ... deserves a medal both for organizing a formidable team of American and British scholars and for the excellence of his own contributions.IBooks`an enormous advance on its predecessor ... particularly in its informative introductory materials, glossary ... and the addition of explanatary notes ot the foot of each page. At well over 1,300 pages, it must be a bargain.Country Life`This is a comprehensive, readable ... and up-to-date edition of the first major English poet ... the Riverside editors have served their poet handsomely. The new texts are improvements on which reveal just how brilliant an editor Robinson was, despite his limited access to the manuscripts.The Guardian`The Riverside Chaucer . . . is beautiful to look at and a sensuous delight to handle. Within its stout covers the entire works of the father of English literature are displayed in fine clear type with very adequate footnote glossaries. The linguistic, historical and literary scholarship are a masterpiece of Anglo-American collaboration. The reading of Chaucer is made into an exquisite pleasure, not a philological chore. This is the best edition ofChaucer in existence.Anthony Burgess`It is a sheer pleasure to read.Good Book Guide Long Description The third edition of the definitive collection of Chaucers Complete Works, reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinsons second edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published in 1957, there has been a dramatic increase in Chaucer scholarship. This has not only enriched our understanding of Chaucers art, but has also enabled scholars, working for the first time with all thesource-material, to recreate Chaucers authentic texts. For the third edition, an international team of experts completely re-edited all the works, added glosses to appear on the page with the text, andgreatly expanded the introductory material, explanatory notes, textual notes, bibliography, and glossary. In short, the Riverside Chaucer is the fruit of many years study - the most authentic and exciting edition available of Chaucers Complete Works. Review Text `offers a much-needed shot in the arm to Chaucer studies in colleges and universitiesModern Language Review`indispensable for scholars and beginners alike ... Professor Larry D Benson ... deserves a medal both for organizing a formidable team of American and British scholars and for the excellence of his own contributions.IBooks`an enormous advance on its predecessor ... particularly in its informative introductory materials, glossary ... and the addition of explanatary notes ot the foot of each page. At well over 1,300 pages, it must be a bargain.Country Life`This is a comprehensive, readable ... and up-to-date edition of the first major English poet ... the Riverside editors have served their poet handsomely. The new texts are improvements on which reveal just how brilliant an editor Robinson was, despite his limited access to the manuscripts.The Guardian`The Riverside Chaucer . . . is beautiful to look at and a sensuous delight to handle. Within its stout covers the entire works of the father of English literature are displayed in fine clear type with very adequate footnote glossaries. The linguistic, historical and literary scholarship are a masterpiece of Anglo-American collaboration. The reading of Chaucer is made into an exquisite pleasure, not a philological chore. This is the best edition ofChaucer in existence.Anthony Burgess`It is a sheer pleasure to read.Good Book Guide Review Quote offers a much-needed shot in the arm to Chaucer studies in colleges and universities Feature The most authentic edition of Chaucers Complete Works availableThe fruit of years of scholarship by an international team of expertsA new foreword by Christopher Cannon introduces students to recent developments in Chaucer StudiesA detailed introduction covers Chaucers life, works, language, and verseIncludes on-the-page glosses, explanatory notes, textual notes, bibliography, and a glossary Details ISBN0199552096 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2008 ISBN-10 0199552096 ISBN-13 9780199552092 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-09-04 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.1 Author Larry D. Benson Media Book Death 1400 Edition 3rd Subtitle Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon Pages 1392 Birth 1400 UK Release Date 2008-09-04 NZ Release Date 2008-09-04 Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2008-09-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676292;

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