The Parlament of Foules, Ed. with Intr., Notes, by T.R. Lounsbury

This edition of Geoffrey Chaucer’s 'The Parlament of Foules' is meticulously edited with an introduction and notes by T.R. Lounsbury. A cornerstone of Middle English literature, 'The Parlament of Foules' is a dream vision exploring themes of love, nature, and the social order. Lounsbury’s edition offers valuable insights into Chaucer’s language and the historical context of the poem, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars. The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the poem’s allegorical elements and its place within the broader tradition of medieval courtly love poetry. This edition preserves the original Middle English text, allowing readers to engage directly with Chaucer’s verse while benefiting from Lounsbury’s scholarly annotations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.