Geoffrey Chaucer (Very Short Introduction - 611)

Covering Geoffrey Chaucer's life and work, David Wallace considers the influence and enduring appeal of his body of writing, explores the wide ranging geography and iconic characters in his stories, and discusses how Chaucer's own experiences contributed
to his literature.

Offers an engaging introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer's works, informed by his own life and the times he was writing in
Analyses the lasting appeal of Chaucer's works, and considers their adaptations and performances through the centuries since they were written
Draws out some of the most innovative features of Chaucer's work, such as his blend of genres and strong female voices, and discusses why these made his writing so unique
Considers Chaucer as a playwright, writer, and poet, and discusses these seperate features of his work
Previously published in hardback as Geoffrey Chaucer: A New Introduction
Part of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide