Book Details
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.
- Binding Paperback
- Author/s Chaucer, Geoffrey
- ISBN13 9780199599028
- ISBN10 0199599025
- Pages 481
- Collection Oxford World's Classics #
- Published 2008
- Language English
The Canterbury Tales (OWC) ed. 2008
- Author Geoffrey Chaucer
- Publisher OXFORD U.P.
- ISBN 9780199599028
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