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Modern Language Notes, 1911, Vol. 26 (Classic Reprint)

By Armstrong, Edward C.

Modern Language Notes, 1911, Vol. 26 (Classic Reprint)

By Armstrong, Edward C.

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Excerpt from Modern Language Notes, 1911<br/><br/>According to the old theory of the allegory, the three male eagles of the Parliament of Fowls symbolise Anne's three suitors, Guillaume de Baviere, betrothed to her in 1371, Friedrich of Meissen, betrothed to her in 1373, and Richard II, who became a suitor for her in 1380. Accord ing to the new theory they represent Friedrich of Meissen, Charles VI of France (whom Prof. Emerson has shown 3 to have been a candidate for her hand in 1379 and and Richard. No one who has read Prof. Emerson's article can have, it seems to me, the smallest doubt that the allegory represents Charles in the guise of the third eagle. It is equally certain that Richard is the first eagle. The only uncertainty still remain ing relates to the identity of the second eagle. Did Chaucer intend him to represent Guillaume de Baviere, or Friedrich of Meissen?
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Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2016-12-03
Publication Date:
2016-12-03
Publisher:
Forgotten Books
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1334509557
Weight:
367 g
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