Unexpected Plato : philosophical approaches to Chaucer's writing

This thesis examines the way in which Plato and Platonic theories appear overtly and opportunistically in Chaucer's writings. It looks at some of the more evident ways in which the poet invokes the philosopher, but also argues that Chaucer 'cherry-picks' what he wants from Plato, and...

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Main Author: Macy, Timothy John
Published: Cardiff University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584046

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