The Miller's Prologue and Tale: Advanced York Notes

Everything you need to know about The Miller’s Prologue and Tale to succeed in your A Level or undergraduate studies.

York Notes Advanced: The Miller’s Prologue and Tale provide the widest coverage and most in-depth analysis of Chaucer’s riotous tale of Alison and her competing lovers. From detailed summaries of each section and extended commentaries to analysis of key characters including the Miller and Chaucer as ventriloquist, and themes such as ‘Love’ and ‘Social climbing’, this guide will introduce you to a sophisticated analysis of the text. In-depth notes on language, style and narrative techniques, and overviews of key critical responses will enable you to reach the best possible understanding of Chaucer’s lively tale and to develop your own critical ideas.