A Note on Planetary Tables and a Planetary Conjunction in "Troilus and Criseyde"

The planetary conjunction described in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Troilus and Criseyde" has been problematic for ages. A new examination of planetary tables suggests the conjunction in dispute actually occurred on May 12, 1385.

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Published in:The Chaucer review 1990-04, Vol.24 (4), p.309-311
Main Authors: Olson, Donald W., Laird, Edgar S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomical conjunctions
Astronomy
Chaucer, Geoffrey (1340?-1400)
Earths Moon
English speaking literatures
French speaking and English speaking literatures
Great Britain. Ireland
History and sciences of litterature
History of literature
Literary criticism
Middle Ages
Planetary systems
Poetry
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Summary:The planetary conjunction described in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Troilus and Criseyde" has been problematic for ages. A new examination of planetary tables suggests the conjunction in dispute actually occurred on May 12, 1385.
ISSN:0009-2002
1528-4204