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""Chaucer and His Poetry"" is a book written by George Lyman Kittredge that explores the life and works of the famous medieval English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Chaucer's poetry, including his most famous work, ""The Canterbury Tales"". Kittredge examines Chaucer's language, themes, and literary techniques, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he wrote. The book also includes a biographical account of Chaucer's life, discussing his career as a courtier, diplomat, and writer. Overall, ""Chaucer and His Poetry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chaucer's poetry and its significance in English literature.1927. Lectures delivered in 1914 on the Percy Turnbull Memorial Foundation in the Johns Hopkins University by Kittredge Gurney Professor of English Literature in Harvard University. Contents: The Man and His Times; The Book of the Duchess; The House of Fame; Troilus; The Canterbury Tales-I; and The Canterbury Tales-II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.