{"product_id":"geoffrey-chaucer-the-writer-and-his-background","title":"Geoffrey Chaucer: the Writer and His Background","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodbridge, Suffolk: D.S. Brewer, 1990. Reprint edition. Large octavo in dark blue illus glossy wraps; (illus in b\u0026amp;w); x, 351 pages: facsimile; 22 cm; bibliographical references and index. Fine copy. Unread. A few superficial, very light scuff marks to spine (cosmetic only). . Paperback. ISBN: 0859912957\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1974. This 1990 reprint printed on acid-free paper. \"Twelve essays follow Chaucer in his interests, achievements and background, conveying ideas and information that illuminate Chaucer's intellectual and linguistic inheritance and how he used what was available. His knowledge of the nature and history of English, of major Latin, French and Italian writings, of the interrelated religion, philosophy, science and art of his day, and the significance of his general historical ambience come under close scrutiny, and make possible a deeper understanding of his significant literary achievement.\" Learning and scholarship. Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Knowledge and learning. Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400. Canterbury tales. Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brewer, Derek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054975013122,"sku":"86105.0","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/4412\/1602\/files\/holder_9_7d80b2d2-6e2b-4434-b745-65e83172b6a1.jpg?v=1744051759","url":"https:\/\/bibliope.com\/products\/geoffrey-chaucer-the-writer-and-his-background","provider":"Bibliope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}