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Record Number: 5065 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: The Possible Unity of Chaucer's Prioresses [argues that the prioress of the "Prologue" is a pretentious bourgeoise, while the prioress narrator worships the image of a divine child but has no love for humanity]. Source: Chaucer Yearbook 3, ( 1996): Pages 55 - 71. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- General Prologue Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Prioress's Tale Literature- Verse Nuns in Literature Prioress (Literary Figure) Sources Women in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1996. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10631836

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