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Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature’s most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid group portrait that captures the full spectrum of medieval society, from the exalted Knight to the humble Plowman. This new edition includes a comprehensive introduction that summarizes some of the most important historical events and movements that defined the world of Chaucer and his pilgrims; two additional tales (Reeve’s and Shipman’s); introductions for each tale designed to prepare the reader for a better understanding and enjoyment of the tale; newly written and conveniently placed explanatory notes; and a new, more easily understood system for learning to pronounce Chaucerian Middle English.
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The Canterbury Tales, Constance B. Hieatt, Kent A. Hieatt, Geoffrey Chaucer
- Language
- Released
- 1981
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- Title
- The Canterbury Tales
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Bantam Books
- Released
- 1981
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0553210823
- ISBN13
- 9780553210828
- Series
- Collection
- Bantam classic
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Adventure, Classics, Short Stories, School, Stories, England, English Literature, Middle Ages, Satire, Required Reading, Pilgrims
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature’s most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid group portrait that captures the full spectrum of medieval society, from the exalted Knight to the humble Plowman. This new edition includes a comprehensive introduction that summarizes some of the most important historical events and movements that defined the world of Chaucer and his pilgrims; two additional tales (Reeve’s and Shipman’s); introductions for each tale designed to prepare the reader for a better understanding and enjoyment of the tale; newly written and conveniently placed explanatory notes; and a new, more easily understood system for learning to pronounce Chaucerian Middle English.