  FOREWORDS TO THE SECOND EDITION. PRINCIPAL AUTHORITIES CONSULTED IN THIS BOOK. CHAUCER FOR CHILDRENKEY TO THE COVER. The 1st Arch contains a glimpse of Palamon and Arcite fighting desperately, yet wounded oftener and sharplier by Love’s arrows than by each deadly stroke. The ruthless boy aloft showers gaily upon them his poisoned shafts. The 2nd contains Aurelius and Dorigen—that loving wife left on Breton shores, who was so nearly caught in the trap she set for herself. Aurelius offers her his heart aflame. It is true his attitude is humble, but she is utterly in his power—she cannot get away whilst he is kneeling on her dress. The 3rd represents the Summoner led away, but this time neither to profit nor to pleasure, by his horned companion. The wicked spirit holds the reins of both horses in his hand, and the Summoner already quakes in anticipation of what is in store for him. The 4th contains the three rioters. The emblem of that Death they sought so wantonly hangs over their heads; the reward of sin is not far off. The 5th Arch is too much concealed by the lock to do more than suggest one of Griselda’s babes. The Key, from which the book takes its name, we trust may unlock the too little known treasures of the first of English poets. The Daisy, symbol for all time both of Chaucer and of children, and thus curiously fitted to be the connecting link between them, may point the way to lessons fairer than flowers in stories as simple as daisies. CHAUCER FOR CHILDREN Demy 8vo, cloth limp, 2s. 6d. CHAUCER FOR SCHOOLS. By Mrs. HAWEIS, Author of ‘CHAUCER FOR CHILDREN.’ This is a copious and judicious selection from Chaucer’s Tales, with full notes on the history, manners, customs, and language of the fourteenth century, with marginal glossary and a literal poetical version in modern English in parallel columns with the original poetry. Six of the Canterbury Tales are thus presented, in sections of from 10 to 200 lines, mingled with prose narrative. ‘Chaucer for Schools’ is issued to meet a widely-expressed want, and is especially adapted for class instruction. It may be profitably studied in connection with the maps and illustrations of ‘Chaucer for Children.’ ‘We hail with pleasure the appearance of Mrs. Haweis’s “Chaucer for Schools.” Her account of “Chaucer the Tale-teller” is certainly the pleasantest, chattiest, and at the same time one of the soundest descriptions of the old master, his life and works and general surroundings, that have ever been written. 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Although this edition of Chaucer has been expressly prepared for school use, it will be of great service to many adult readers.’—School Guardian. CHATTO & WINDUS, PICCADILLY, W. KNIGHT. SQUIRE. BOY. WIFE OF BATH. PRIORESS. CHAUCER (A CLERK). FRIAR. MINE HOST. MINE HOST ASSEMBLING THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS. CHAUCER FOR CHILDREN A Golden Key By MRS. H. R. HAWEIS ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT COLOURED PICTURES ‘Doth now your devoir, yonge knightes proude!’ A New Edition, Revised. London CHIEFLY FOR THE USE AND PLEASURE OF |
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