This class sounds like a wonderful course through your eyes. I am new to Chaucer as well, and look forward to our delving in to his works. It is interesting that you pointed out Chaucer's references to Greek Mythology, and you have encouraged me to further make note of these references. Truly Middle English is quite the feat that I have yet to accomplish, and I hope that we can all grow more accustomed to it together!
This is such a wonderful way to describe this class and reading Chaucer at a beginner's level. I, too, have not read Chaucer throughout my academic career, so this has already been a challenge to somewhat relearn how to closely read that of Middle English. I also really liked how you brought up the Greek allusions that are scattered throughout Chaucer's writing because mythology is very commonly referenced in different ways within several pieces of his literature.
Reading your post, I feel like I am in such good company! I also returned to school for the first time in five years, this past August. I so appreciate what you said about having never read Chaucer actually being an advantage in that you have a clean slate. I have never read Chaucer before either, and I feel like I'm getting an excellent first impression. Thank you also for pointing out the allusions to classical mythology; I have picked up on this only a little bit so far but will be intentional about noticing Chaucer's references. I will be a fellow tea-drinker with you...what is your favorite kind of tea?
This class sounds like a wonderful course through your eyes. I am new to Chaucer as well, and look forward to our delving in to his works. It is interesting that you pointed out Chaucer's references to Greek Mythology, and you have encouraged me to further make note of these references. Truly Middle English is quite the feat that I have yet to accomplish, and I hope that we can all grow more accustomed to it together!
This is such a wonderful way to describe this class and reading Chaucer at a beginner's level. I, too, have not read Chaucer throughout my academic career, so this has already been a challenge to somewhat relearn how to closely read that of Middle English. I also really liked how you brought up the Greek allusions that are scattered throughout Chaucer's writing because mythology is very commonly referenced in different ways within several pieces of his literature.
Reading your post, I feel like I am in such good company! I also returned to school for the first time in five years, this past August. I so appreciate what you said about having never read Chaucer actually being an advantage in that you have a clean slate. I have never read Chaucer before either, and I feel like I'm getting an excellent first impression. Thank you also for pointing out the allusions to classical mythology; I have picked up on this only a little bit so far but will be intentional about noticing Chaucer's references. I will be a fellow tea-drinker with you...what is your favorite kind of tea?
Depends on the day, honestly! I’m a big fan of Harney & Sons teas; right now their hot cinnamon sunset tea sounds great!
I love Harney's Hot Cinnamon Spice! Also, their East Frisian and Scottish Morn...