Internet resources for Middle English and Chaucer's language

This work aims at giving practical information on some sites dealing with Middle English language and, in particular, Chaucer’s language. It is almost impossible to describe exhaustively what has been found on the subject because the web pages dedicated to it and consulted are manifold and the different links they propose are even more numerous. However, this can be a useful starting point for further research on the web. Here, only the most interesting pages – or considered as such for the purpose – are listed and described with examples taken from them. The survey is divided into five sections concerning 1. General Introduction to Middle English and Chaucer’s Language; 2. Audio Files; 3. Glossarial Databases; 4. Conclusions; 5. Appendix. It is to be pointed out that the attention is mainly focused on Chaucer as one of the most important representatives of Middle English language and literature. Even though the internet site addresses are given along with their description and evaluation, a final appendix has been added as an easier reference.