Astronomical Lore in Chaucer by Florence M. Grimm
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"Astronomical Lore in Chaucer" by Florence M. Grimm is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significance of astronomical and astrological concepts within the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer, illustrating how the medieval understanding of the cosmos influenced Chaucer's writings. It explores the intertwining of human life and celestial phenomena from a time when astrology played a pivotal role in shaping perceptions of fate and moral
outcomes. The opening of the manuscript sets the stage by establishing the importance of astronomy during the Middle Ages, emphasizing Chaucer's integration of celestial references into his poetry. It explains how the geocentric view, where the Earth was considered the center of the universe, shaped not only scientific thought but also spiritual and moral frameworks of the period. The text highlights astronomical practices of the time, including the reliance on celestial observations for daily activities and the pervasive belief in the influence of planetary positions on human affairs, which would later serve as a foundation for understanding Chaucer's astrological allusions throughout his body of work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grimm, Florence M. (Florence Marie) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19027204 |
| Title | Astronomical Lore in Chaucer |
| Contents | Astronomy in the Middle Ages -- Chaucer's scientific knowledge -- Chaucer's cosmology -- Chaucer's astronomy -- Astrological lore in Chaucer -- Appendix. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Knowledge -- Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy, Medieval, in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37711 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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