The Life and Times of Chaucer by John Gardner

The Life and Times of Chaucer

John Gardner
J. Wolf, illustrator

Knopf, 1977

First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. This book is about the life of Geoffrey Chaucer and his work as a poet, writer, and diplomat. It also covers his life as an Englishman in the Middle Ages and his influence on literature and society.; B & W Illustrations. When a novelist - the author of Grendel - writes a bio, as here, the results can be lively. This is a beautiful copy, virtually unmarked.