Chaucer: An Introduction by SS Hussey

Abstract

The great strength of Dr Hussey's book is that it takes its title seriously. The publishers assure us that it is 'a gracefully written book, which introduces sixth fomiers and undergraduates to the most readable of Medieval English poets.'

Having decided on his audience, Dr Hussey unfailingly directs his material towards it. The bock is designed as an introduction which will be useful, and many of its features derive from this consideration. It is written in a comfortable style which is easily a. pproachable. There are foot-glosses which translate the more difficult Middle English words, and the extensive notes are unobtrusively tucked away, after the American fashion, at the back of the text.