Chaucer as Children's Literature: Retellings from the Victorian and Edwardian Eras

by Velma Bourgeois Richmond

Book Overview

Although Geoffrey Chaucer is the major author for Middle English studies, he often receives little notice in studies of children's literature. However, there is a fascinating relationship between Chaucer and children's interests.

This book examines in detail Chaucer stories retold for children--both the texts and the illustrations, which are excellent examples of the verbal and visual storytelling that are very important in children's literature...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786417404
• ISBN13: 9780786417407
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher