Note
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Member of
Contributors
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1978
Description
Harry Bailly, the Host figure in the Canterbury Tales, is used by
Chaucer as an artistic device to bridge the gap between the worlds of
reality and fiction. His existence is central to the believability of
the entire poem; as he developes as a convincing character, his interaction
with the pilgrims reveals aspects of their characters also.
This investigation examines Chaucer's method of using Harry Bailly an
an "authenticating device" to create an illusion of reality in his
poem, beginning in the first chapter with a review of the background
scholarship concerning Harry Bailly's functions throughout the
narrative. The secon1 chapter considers the Host's interaction with
various pilgrims, as seen in his regular appearances in the frame.
Finally, the third chapter is devoted to two views of Harry Bailly
which serve to depict him at his most real, in his confrontation with
the Pardoner and in his comments on his own marriage.
Chaucer as an artistic device to bridge the gap between the worlds of
reality and fiction. His existence is central to the believability of
the entire poem; as he developes as a convincing character, his interaction
with the pilgrims reveals aspects of their characters also.
This investigation examines Chaucer's method of using Harry Bailly an
an "authenticating device" to create an illusion of reality in his
poem, beginning in the first chapter with a review of the background
scholarship concerning Harry Bailly's functions throughout the
narrative. The secon1 chapter considers the Host's interaction with
various pilgrims, as seen in his regular appearances in the frame.
Finally, the third chapter is devoted to two views of Harry Bailly
which serve to depict him at his most real, in his confrontation with
the Pardoner and in his comments on his own marriage.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
46 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13924
Additional Information
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1978.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1978
Date Text
1978
Date Issued (EDTF)
1978
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT13924
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
WALL, ANNE FREDRICA.
Graduate College
Physical Description
46 p.
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Title Plain
HARRY BAILLY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE REALISM OF CHAUCER'S "CANTERBURY TALES"
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Origin Information
1978
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
HARRY BAILLY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE REALISM OF CHAUCER'S "CANTERBURY TALES"
Other Title Info
HARRY BAILLY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE REALISM OF CHAUCER'S "CANTERBURY TALES"