Sins of Madame Eglentyne and Other Essays on Chaucer

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The essays in this collection are principally concerned with Madame Eglentyne -- the demure and elegant prioress depicted in Chaucer's Canterbury. Tales. Each essay stands alone because Madame Eglentyne and her talc are approached by way of a number of different considerations, and each essay contributes to our understanding of this Canterbury pilgrim in important ways.