The Canterbury Tales
Random House Publishing Group · Print & ebook · February 1, 1982
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- Who it’s for
- A lively, often funny gathering of voices offers a vivid cross-section of medieval society.
- Themes
- Medieval society and social hierarchy
- Genres
- English, Irish & Scottish Collections, Medieval Poetry, The Classics
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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.
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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.
Medieval Mischief
A lively, often funny gathering of voices offers a vivid cross-section of medieval society.
Come here for
- Humor alongside a wide range of medieval characters, from Knight to Plowman.
- Twenty-nine enduring voices in one vivid group portrait.
Expect
- Introductions and explanatory notes accompany each tale.
- A pronunciation system helps with Chaucerian Middle English.
Where it sits
| Medieval Poetry | 55% |
|---|---|
| The Classics | 50% |
| English, Irish & Scottish Collections | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- British & Irish Poetry
- Epic Poetry
- Medieval Poetry
- Authors
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Published
- February 1, 1982
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Medieval society and social hierarchy
- Reading lane
- British & Irish Poetry