SELECTIONS FROM CHAUCER MODERNISED.
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_Of the Volume in which the 'Selections' appeared_.
Of these 'Selections' the Author wrote as follows to Professor Reed, of Philadelphia: 'There has recently been published in London a volume of some of Chaucer's tales and poems modernised.

This little specimen originated in what I attempted with the "Prioress's Tale;" and if the book should find its way to America, you will see in it two further specimens from myself.

I had no further connection with the publication than by making a present of these to one of the contributors.

Let me, however, recommend to your notice the "Prologue" and the "Franklin's Tale;" they are both by Mr.Horne, a gentleman unknown to me, but are, the latter in particular, very well done.