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The Riverside Chaucer

Third Edition

Geoffrey Chaucer

General Editor: Larry D. Benson

Based on the edition of F. N. Robinson

Price: £ (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-282109-6
Publication date: 24 March 1988
Oxford Paperbacks
1376 pages, 210x150 mm

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Reviews
  • '`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.' ___UCountry 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.' Robin Lister ___The Guardian___' -
  • '`The Riverside Chaucer, like its predecessor and companion the Riverside Shakespeare, 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' -

Description
This peerless new edition of Chaucer's complete works is the fruit of many years' study, and replaces Robinson's famous edition, long regarded as the standard text. Freshly edited and annotated, the Riverside Chaucer is now the indispensable edition for students and readers of Chaucer.

Readership: General, but mainly students.

Authors, editors, and contributors


Geoffrey Chaucer
General Editor: Larry D. Benson
Based on the edition of F. N. Robinson


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