The TEAMS series of Middle English texts is a very useful, helpful collection of texts, and this volume is no exception. Because Chaucer never finished the Canterbury Tales, there were many attempts to complete, or at least pad out, the book. This TEAMS edition collects some of the results.

If it has any defects at all, it is that word "some." It would be nice to see Gamelyn here, for instance. Yes, it's available in another TEAMS volume, but this is the logical place for it. It would be much easier if all the early Chaucer additions were here, not just the ones "left over."

But that's a minor gripe. This is a well-written, well-edited book, including a very good romance (the Tale of Beryn) not available elsewhere. Students who want to look beyond the basics of Chaucer will be very happy to have this book. ( )