“Time lost, as men may see, For nothing may recovered be.”
Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Work
The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. With an Essay on His Language and Versification, and an Introductory Discourse; Together with Notes and a Glossary. By Thomas Tyrwhitt. [With a Portrait.]
The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer is a scholarly compilation that brings together Chaucer's poetic works, offering insights into his language and versification through an accompanying essay. The book is further enhanced with an introductory discourse that provides context to Chaucer's work. It includes detailed notes and a glossary to aid readers in understanding the text. A portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer is also included in the volume. more
Author
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, writer, and philosopher, renowned for his seminal work 'The Canterbury Tales'. Born in 1343, Chaucer lived through the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, serving in various roles such as a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant. His writings reflect the social and cultural shifts of his era. more
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Source: The Canterbury tales
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Source: The Riches of Chaucer: In which His Impurities Have Been Expunged, His Spelling Modernised, His Rhythm Accentuated and His Obsolete Terms Explained; Also Have Been Added a Few Explanatory Notes and a New Memoir of the Poet