Chaucer's Franklin's Tales (1901)

Chaucer's Franklin's Tales, originally published in 1901, is a book written by William Henry Schofield. The book is an analysis and critical commentary on the Franklin's Tale, one of the stories in Geoffrey Chaucer's famous work, The Canterbury Tales. The Franklin's Tale is a story of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, and Schofield's book delves into the themes and motifs that run through the tale.In his analysis, Schofield examines the historical and cultural context of the Franklin's Tale, as well as the literary techniques used by Chaucer to convey his message. He explores the characters in the tale, their motivations, and their relationships with each other. He also discusses the language and style of the tale, and how they contribute to its overall meaning.The book is written in a scholarly style, and is intended for students and scholars of medieval literature. It includes footnotes and references to other works, as well as a detailed bibliography. Overall, Chaucer's Franklin's Tales is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most beloved stories in English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.