Everything you need to know about The Merchant???s Tale to succeed in your A Level or undergraduate studies. York Notes Advanced: The Merchant???s Tale provide the widest coverage and most in-depth analysis of Chaucer???s witty and complex tale about Januarie and his search for the perfect wife. From detailed summaries of each section and extended commentaries to analysis of key characters and themes such as ???Marriage??? and ???Blindness???, this guide will introduce you to a sophisticated analysis of the text. In-depth notes on language, style and narrative techniques, and overviews of key critical responses will enable you to reach the best possible understanding of the tale and to develop your own critical ideas.