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The Life and Times of Chaucer

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The pinnacle of Gardner’s medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history’s greatest writers

In this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer’s varied career—from writing The Canterbury Tales to performing diplomatic work at the Parliament—and creates a fully realized portrait of an author whose work would remake the English language forever.

 

Written with passion and insight, this a must-read for those interested in Chaucer and the medieval time period. 

 

This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.

 

 


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Publisher: Open Road Media

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 29, 2010

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781453203781
  • Release date: November 29, 2010

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781453203781
  • File size: 3771 KB
  • Release date: November 29, 2010

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

The pinnacle of Gardner’s medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history’s greatest writers

In this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer’s varied career—from writing The Canterbury Tales to performing diplomatic work at the Parliament—and creates a fully realized portrait of an author whose work would remake the English language forever.

 

Written with passion and insight, this a must-read for those interested in Chaucer and the medieval time period. 

 

This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.

 

 


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