A Paraphrase by Chaucer
The poem is an allegory that explores the human condition through the story of a rooster who claims to have risen from the dead and now possesses divine knowledge. The narrative voice describes the rooster's journey, from his supposed resurrection to his eventual downfall, using imagery and symbolism to convey themes of mortality, pride, and the fleeting nature of earthly power.
By Eugene Field · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Romantic Literature · 146 words
First lines
Syn that you, Chloe, to your moder sticken, Maketh all ye yonge bacheloures full sicken; Like as a lyttel deere you been y-hiding Whenas come lovers with theyre pityse chiding, Sothly it ben faire to give up your moder For to beare swete company with some oder; Your moder ben well enow so farre shee goeth, But that ben not farre enow, God knoweth; Wherefore it ben sayed that foolysh ladyes That marrye not shall leade an aype in Hayde; But all that do with gode men wed full quicklye When that they be on dead go to ye seints full sickerly.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Romantic Literature, Medieval Literature, Humor
- Length: 146 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetic forms.
- Satire — The text critiques societal norms regarding marriage and relationships, characteristic of satirical literature.
- Romantic Literature — Themes of love and relationships are central to the work, aligning it with romantic literature.
- Medieval Literature — The style and themes reflect the medieval period's literary conventions and societal views.
Tags
Middle English · Poetry · Translation · Medieval Literature · Classical Allusion · Allegory · Christianity · Religious Themes · Morality Tale · Fable · Satire · Social Commentary