In Chaucer’s century every person knew the heavens far better than most do now, because clocks and almanacs were rare. Grimm explains medieval astronomy and astrology, the influence of the planets and the zodiac at the moment of birth, and how Chaucer uses this lore throughout his poems, with an appendix and bibliography.
A useful key for readers of The Canterbury Tales who stumble over the astrology. Download the free EPUB.