Table of Contents

Christopher Cannon: Foreword Larry D. Benson: Preface INTRODUCTION Martin M. Crow & Virginia E. Leland: Chaucer's Life Larry D. Benson: The Canon and Chronology of Chaucer's Works Norman Davis: Language and Versification Larry D. Benson: The Texts THE CANTERBURY TALES THE BOOK OF THE DUCHESS THE HOUSE OF FAME ANELIDA AND ARCITE THE PARLIAMENT OF FOWLS BOECE THE LEGEND OF GOOD WOMEN THE SHORT POEMS A TREATISE ON THE ASTROLABE THE ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE APPENDIX General Bibliography Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Glossary Index of Proper Names

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`offers a much-needed shot in the arm to Chaucer studies in colleges and universities' Modern Language Review `indispensable for scholars and beginners alike ... Professor Larry D Benson ... deserves a medal both for organizing a formidable team of American and British scholars and for the excellence of his own contributions.' IBooks `an enormous advance on its predecessor ... particularly in its informative introductory materials, glossary ... and the addition of explanatary notes ot the foot of each page. At well over 1,300 pages, it must be a bargain.' Country Life `This is a comprehensive, readable ... and up-to-date edition of the first major English poet ... the Riverside editors have served their poet handsomely. The new texts are improvements on which reveal just how brilliant an editor Robinson was, despite his limited access to the manuscripts.'' The Guardian `The Riverside Chaucer . . . is beautiful to look at and a sensuous delight to handle. Within its stout covers the entire works of the father of English literature are displayed in fine clear type with very adequate footnote glossaries. The linguistic, historical and literary scholarship are a masterpiece of Anglo-American collaboration. The reading of Chaucer is made into an exquisite pleasure, not a philological chore. This is the best edition of Chaucer in existence.' Anthony Burgess `It is a sheer pleasure to read.' Good Book Guide