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Record Number: 2949 Author(s)/Creator(s): Storm , Melvin. Contributor(s): Title: The Miller, the Virgin, and the Wife of Bath [The author argues that Chaucer intended readers to see parallels between Alison in the "Miller's Tale" and the Wife of Bath. Storm further argues that both women are compared unfavorably with the Virgin Mary, and the Wife of Bath in particular is faulted for both physical and spiritual barrenness. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Neophilologus 75, ( 1991): Pages 291 - 303. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Alisoun (Literary Figure from the Miller's Tale) Bible- New Testament in Literature Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Miller's Tale Literature- Verse Marriage in Literature Mary, Virgin, Saint- Annunciation in Literature Parody Wife of Bath (Lite Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Emporia State University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1991. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00282677

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