Daily life in Chaucer's England
By: Jeffrey L. Forgeng and Will McLean.
Contributors: McLean, Will.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: The Greenwood Press "daily life through history" series
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9780313359514
Subjects: Chaucer, Geoffrey, -- d. 1400 -- Homes and haunts -- England; England -- Social conditions -- 1066-1485; England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485
Description: From the Publisher: Experience the medieval world firsthand in this indispensable "hands-on" resource, and examine life as it was actually lived. The first book on medieval England to arise out of the "living history" movement, this volume allows readers to understand-and, if possible, recreate-what life was like for ordinary people in the days of Geoffrey Chaucer. Readers will learn not only what types of games medieval Britons played, what clothes they wore, or what food they ate, but actual rules for games, clothing patterns, and recipes. Student researchers will benefit from a multitude of resources, including primary source sidebars, a chapter on online resources and digital research, information on medieval reenactments, a timeline of events, a glossary of terms, numerous illustrations, and a comprehensive print and nonprint bibliography of accessible sources. Supporting the world history curriculum and offering an interactive supplement to literature curricula, this volume is a must-have for students and interested readers. Detailed and meticulous, this volume examines all aspects of life in medieval England, down to basic fundamentals like nutrition, waste management, and table manners. Readers will explore: seasons; holidays and holy days; the prevalence and normalcy of death; the average workday; crafts and trade; decorating practices; recreational activities like archery and falconry. Parallel situations and quoted material from The Canterbury Tales also draw direct connections to Chaucer's work.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.