In this first version of Chaucer’s classic to be presented in modern English by John Tatlock and Percy Mackay, the tales told by a Miller, a Knight, a Frira, a Nun and many more are often bawdy, bloody and full of religious zeal.
The Canterbury Tales
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This audiobook presents a foundational work of English literature in an accessible format, supporting studies in history, language, and literary analysis.
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The Canterbury Tales
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This classic work provides a foundational understanding of medieval English literature, society, and the development of the English language.
Nevill Coghill’s masterly and vivid modern English verse translation with all the vigor and poetry of Chaucer’s fourteenth-century Middle English A Penguin Classic In The Canterbury Tales Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce. A story-telling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight’s account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of Bath’s Arthurian legend, to the ribald anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook. Rich and diverse, The Canterbury Tales offer us an unrivalled glimpse into the life and mind of medieval England. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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| Weight | 0.364 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 19.6 × 12.7 × 2.5 in |
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The Canterbury Tales
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This collection of stories provides insight into medieval society, literary genres, and the development of the English language.
Embark on a captivating pilgrimage with Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. This literary masterpiece offers a vivid tapestry of medieval stories, humor, and social commentary. A must-read for lovers of classic literature and those intrigued by the diverse human experience. A journey of pilgrims, a tapestry of tales! Geoffrey Chaucer’s iconic work, The Canterbury Tales, in a compelling edition Experience a vivid depiction of medieval life and diverse characters Engaging stories, humor, and social commentary that transcend time Perfect for fans of classic literature and historical storytelling A valuable addition to any book collection, offering insights into human nature and medieval society.
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| Weight | 0.462 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.4 × 12.9 × 19.6 in |
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The Canterbury Tales
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This e-book adaptation of a literary classic supports the study of English literature, history, and social satire.
Accompany a band of merry medieval pilgrims as they make their way-on motorcycles, of course-to Canterbury. Meeting at the Tabard Inn, the travelers, including a battle-worn knight, a sweetly pretentious prioress, the bawdy Wife of Bath, and an emaciated scholar-clerk, come up with a plan to pass time on the journey to Thomas a Becket’s shrine by telling stories. The twenty-four tales, which range from high romance set in ancient Greece to low comedy in contemporary England, are adapted into graphic novel form by Seymour Chwast-a pitch-perfect transposition of Chaucer’s pointed satire. Chwast’s illustrations relate tales of trust and treachery, of piety and bawdiness, in an engaging style that will appeal to those who have enjoyed The Canterbury Tales for years, and those for whom this is a first, delectable introduction.
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The Canterbury Tales
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This classic text provides students with a foundational work of English literature for linguistic and historical analysis.
The Broadview Canterbury Tales is an edition of the complete tales in a text based on the famous Ellesmere Manuscript. Here one may read a Middle English text that is closer to what Chaucer’s scribe, Adam Pinkhurst, actually wrote than that in any other modern edition. Unlike most editions, which draw on a number of manuscripts to recapture Chaucer’s original intention, this edition preserves the text as it was found in one influential manuscript. A sampling of facsimile pages from the original manuscript is also included, along with a selection of other works that give the reader a rich sense of the cultural, political, and literary worlds in which Chaucer lived. The second edition includes a new Middle English glossary, a timeline of Chaucer’s life and times, and detailed page headers showing the fragment and line numbers to assist readers in finding a specific section of the poem.
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| Weight | 0.839 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 19.7 × 2.6 × 23.5 in |
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