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Author Quinn, William A., 1951-

Title Olde Clerkis Speche : Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde and the implications of authorial recital / William A. Quinn.

Publication Info. Washington, DC : The Catholic University of America Press, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource (x, 252 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-241) and index.
Contents Presentation points -- Book I, lively reading or deadly silence? -- Book II, echo chambers -- Book III, pillow talk and bedroom eyes -- Book IV, conjunctions -- Book V, deceptions and receptions -- Finishing touches.
Summary Proposes that Troilus was intended for live performance (by Chaucer himself?) and discusses the use of useless (to readers) words and phrases, the different moods of presentation for each book, and the implications for contemporary studies of the work.
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Subject Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400. Troilus and Criseyde -- Criticism, Textual.
Troilus and Criseyde (Chaucer, Geoffrey)
Chaucer, Geoffrey 1343-1400. Troilus and Criseyde.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Other Form: Print version: Quinn, William A., 1951- Olde Clerkis Speche. Washington, DC : The Catholic University of America Press, 2013 9780813221809 (DLC) 2013024284 (OCoLC)851255184
ISBN 9780813221816 (electronic book)
0813221811 (electronic book)
9780813221809
0813221803