The Host, His Wife, and Their Communities in the "Canterbury Tales."

An essay is presented on the Host, his wife and the communities in the "Canterbury Tales." It explores on the story of the Host's wife through its subject and its textual position which transforms their readings of wives, husband and the narrative frame itself. The author also relates that the tale...

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Published in:	Chaucer Review Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 383 - 409
Main Author:	Williams, Tara
Format:	Essay
Published:	Pennsylvania State University Press 2008
Subjects:	Canterbury Tales Spouses' legal relationship Married people Narratives Individual differences
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost