A Preface to Chaucer : Studies in Medieval Perspective

What were the medieval stylistic, aesthetic, and literary conventions that Chancer drew upon and knew that his audience would understand? In this rich study Mr. Robertson has included 118 illustrations-of medieval sculpture, cathedral interiors, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, ornamental devices...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robertson, D. W., Jr. (Durant Waite), 1914-1992
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1962.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Chaucer, Geoffrey.
Chaucer, Geoffrey > 1343-1400
Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, > approximately 1340-1400 > Critique et interpretation.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400 > Criticism and interpretation.
Gedichten.
Civilization, Medieval, in literature.
FICTION > Classics.
POETRY > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
Civilisation medievale dans la litterature.
Litterature medievale.
Art medieval.
Literature, Medieval
Literature, Medieval.
Art, Medieval.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Illustrations
  • I. Introduction: Medieval and Modern Art
  • II. Some Principles of Medieval Aesthetics
  • III. Late Medieval Style
  • IV. Allegory, Humanism, and Literary Theory
  • V. Some Medieval Doctrines of Love
  • Index
  • Plates

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