English Of The Fourteenth Century, Illustrated By Notes, Grammatical And Philological, On Chaucer's Prologue And Knight's Tale

""English of the Fourteenth Century, Illustrated by Notes, Grammatical and Philological, on Chaucer's Prologue and Knight's Tale: Designed to Serve as an Introduction to the Study of English Literature"" by Stephen Haskins Carpenter is a comprehensive guide to the English language as it was spoken and written in the 14th century. The book is specifically focused on the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, particularly his famous ""Prologue"" and ""Knight's Tale."" The book provides detailed notes and analysis of Chaucer's language, grammar, and vocabulary, as well as explanations of the historical and cultural context in which he was writing. The author also includes discussions of the broader literary and linguistic trends of the 14th century, making this book an excellent introduction to the study of English literature of that era.Overall, ""English of the Fourteenth Century"" is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of English literature, language, and history, providing a deep understanding of the language and culture of one of the most important periods in the development of the English language.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.