Geoffrey Chaucer is the major author for Middle English studies and
therefore usually receives at most a casual glance in studies of
children's literature. There have always been, however, fascinating
affinities between Chaucer and children that have made retellings
of his stories for children especially popular. This book examines
in detail Chaucer stories retold for children - both the text and
the illustrations. Many Chaucer stories are excellent examples of
the relationship between verbal and visual storytelling that is
very important in children's literature. The most popular Chaucer
stories, the adjustments for children, and the historical,
political, educational, and social contexts of the retellings are
also covered. The author also considers how retellings of Chaucer
stories contributed to the traditional view of Chaucer as the
father of English poetry and how this view of him was developed at
the turn of the twentieth century as part of an expansion of
general education and English studies.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2004 |
First published: |
March 2004 |
Authors: |
Velma Bourgeois Richmond
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 159 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
265 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-1740-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7864-1740-4 |
Barcode: |
9780786417407 |
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