Chaucer Name Dictionary: A Guide to Astrological, Biblical, Historical, Literary, and Mythological Names in the Works of Geoffrey Chaucer

"Praised by reviewers as "highly recommended," "indispensable," and "thorough, comprehensive, usable, and unquestionably useful," the"Chaucer Name Dictionary" is the ultimate A-Z guide to the writer who stands at the head of the English curriculum. It provides full information on all the hundreds of proper names mentioned throughout Chaucer and essential to an understanding of his works. Each entry provides historical and/or literary definition, references to occurrences in Chaucer's works with explanations of the context, a list of related words, etymology, and a bibliography of primary and secondary works. Special Features The only reference source that identifies the hundreds of historical, literary, and mythological names mentioned in Chaucer, Provides reliable background information essential to understanding Chaucer's text, Alphabetical arrangement and clear format allow quick answers to reference questions, Includes an important Glossary of Astronomical and Astrological Terms, along with six astrological maps Suitable for courses in: Chaucer, Medieval English Poetry, Medieval Literature in Translation, Old and Middle English Literature, Glossary Also includes maps. " (Publisher) Also - ""Praise for the Hardcover edition: de Weever's is the most comprehensive and 'user friendly' dictionary and concordance to proper names in the works of Chaucer available today. First of all, it covers all the works in the canon, not just the "Canterbury Tales.Second, it gives clear and detailed definitions for each proper name, with explanations of the context for each occurrence.Third, its format makes it the easiest to use.The 390 pages of dictionary proper leave little to be desired."-Speculum "A very useful sourcebook."-Reference and Research Book News "Highly recommended for academic and research-level public libraries."-Choice "A valuable contribution to research literature on Chaucer and the Middle Ages.useful to high school and college libraries."-American Reference Books Annual "An indispensable reference work that belongs on the shelf of every library."-Studies in Short Fiction. …