The range of his sympathies and interests makes Handlyng Synne the best picture of English life before Langland and Chaucer.
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- What does it mean?
- The author claims that Handlyng Synne best represents English life before Langland and Chaucer.
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- Handlyng Synne is the top picture of early English life.
- What can you take from it?
- Study Handlyng Synne for historical insight.
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- How does it compare to Chaucer?
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