Brodie's Notes on Chaucer's "Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale
No. of pages 151
Published: 1992
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Brodie's Notes on Chaucer's "Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale" offers an insightful analysis of one of the most famous characters in literary history. The work explores the Wife of Bath, a bold and outspoken woman who addresses themes of gender, marriage, and authority. Through her prologue, she recounts her experiences with her five husbands, emphasizing her views on female sovereignty and the dynamics of power in relationships. In her tale, she challenges societal norms, presenting a narrative that both reflects and critiques medieval attitudes toward women. This commentary serves as a valuable resource for understanding Chaucer's complex characters and their relevance today. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Brodies Notes .
There are 151 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1992 by Palgrave Macmillan .
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Chaucer
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