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Works by Constance B. Hieatt

The Sword and the Grail (1972) 29 copies
The Joy of the Court (1872) 19 copies
The Castle of Ladies (1973) 14 copies
The Knight of the Lion (1968) 11 copies
The Minstrel Knight, (1974) 11 copies

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The Canterbury Tales (0014) — Editor, some editions — 21,968 copies
The Canterbury Tales (Bantam Classics) (0014) — Editor — 1,737 copies

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I read a different translation of this, but this is the one I am adding. Sue me.

I also apparently picked the absolute worst translation in existence. It was *very* difficult to read for no good reason, and I read it aloud for comprehension, which took significantly longer than I expected it to -- there was a definite 'what have I gotten myself into' involved. I found it vaguely ironic that my very favorite bit was the part where Grendel was creeping up on the alehouse. Yep, rooting for the villain.

Anyway. Glad I read it, even if I hated myself for doing so.
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