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The Modern Scholar: Bard of the Middle Ages: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer | [Michael Drout]
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The Modern Scholar: Bard of the Middle Ages: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer

  • by Michael Drout

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Had Geoffrey Chaucer not written, or not written so well, the last 600 years of English literature would have been decidedly different. His creative style and use of language served as one of the primary foundations on which later writers built. Through his writing, Chaucer's wit, charm, and eloquence give us a deeper understanding of not only the time in which he lived, but of how human emotion, frailty, and fortitude are the base elements of human existence.Despite social upheaval and the changing fortunes of his patrons and peers, Chaucer remained a favored subject during three distinct and contrasting reigns. His experiences provided Chaucer an appreciation for his good (and bad) fortune - and that of others - made evident in his writing.

Chaucer's works are today widely studied and serve as models for current literature around the world. Chaucer holds a place of esteem as the earliest and one of the foremost writers in the English language.

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©2005 Michael Drout; (P)2005 Recorded Books

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    "I learned more about history than language."

    Professor Drout is as entertaining in this course as ever, though I had wished to catch up on my middle english. However, the course was not about middle English, I am nonetheless happy about purchase.

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    "Who's Afraid of Geoffrey Chaucer?"

    Not sure about Geoffrey Chaucer? You'll be won over by Prof. Drout's lively introduction to his major works, which focuses especially on The Canterbury Tales. With wit and thoughtful criticism, Drout puts Chaucer in context of his time and the larger scale of literary history. Drout's tone is light, but his insights are deep. You don't have to a be a scholar of medieval literature to enjoy this lecture series -- but you might think about becoming one once you're through listening. Highly enjoyable.

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    If you could sum up The Modern Scholar in three words, what would they be?

    This is the third of Professor Drout's lecture series I've listened to and I'm impressed once again. He gets to the heart of the matter and speaks clearly without "dumbing down" the subject.


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