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This study, ""The Indebtedness of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde to Guido Delle Colonne's Historia Trojana,"" examines the significant influence of Guido delle Colonne's work on Chaucer's renowned poem. George Livingstone Hamilton meticulously analyzes the textual parallels and thematic resonances between the two works, shedding light on Chaucer's creative process and the literary traditions of the late Middle Ages. Hamilton's work offers valuable insights into the transmission of classical stories and the adaptation of historical narratives in medieval literature. It remains an essential resource for scholars interested in Chaucer, medieval literary sources, and the development of English literature. This detailed comparison illuminates the rich tapestry of literary borrowing and adaptation that characterized the period, enhancing our understanding of both ""Troilus and Criseyde"" and the broader context of medieval storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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