JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thomas Tanner's Bibliotheca brittanico-hibernica (1748) and the Canonicity of Chaucers Wordes unto Adam, his Owne Scriveyn.

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 4. P. 445 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Weiskott, Eric 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Thomas Tanner's work, "Bibliotheca brittanico-hibernica," which aimed to compile a comprehensive list of insular writers. Tanner's notes on Geoffrey Chaucer's works, particularly the poem "Chaucers Wordes unto Adam, his Owne Scriveyn," are highlighted. Tanner's decision to exclude this poem from Chaucer's canon, despite its inclusion in previous editions, is examined, with modern scholars now questioning its attribution to Chaucer. The article emphasizes Tanner's contribution to bibliographical scholarship and his foresight in raising doubts about certain works attributed to Chaucer. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/12, Vol. 71, Issue 4, p445
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae107
  • Accession Number:182437338
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