Animaduersions uppon the annotacions and corrections of some imperfections of impressiones of Chaucer's workes 1865 edition

"Animaduersions uppon the Annotacions and Corrections of some imperfections of Chaucer's Workes" by Francis Thynne is a late 16th-century critique responding to edits of Geoffrey Chaucer's works, and specifically tackles annotations by Thomas Speight. Thynne's analysis highlights errors in the annotations and seeks to restore proper interpretations of Chaucer’s writings. The work begins by outlining Thynne's dissatisfaction with Speight's failure to consult him before publishing his edition. Thynne feels obligated to protect his father's work, as his father gathered many manuscripts to preserve Chaucer's works. He aims to correct inaccuracies in Speight’s work. Thynne points out specifics in the "Pilgrime's Tale," while touching on the historical context of Chaucer's societal commentary.