640 Chaucer the Merry Bard (with Mary Flannery)
The History of Literature
Chaucer's Retractions: A Dual Perspective
This chapter examines Chaucer's retractions at the end of the Canterbury Tales, contemplating their authenticity as either a sincere apology or a clever commentary on morality. Through discussions on manuscript evidence and Chaucer's complex persona, the chapter questions his true intentions regarding themes of morality and femininity in his writings.
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