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The Canterbury Tales: Fully Annotated Edition

Annotated Edition: 3,000 notes and 30 pages extra material
By Geoffrey Chaucer
Series: Evergreens
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The Canterbury Tales: Fully Annotated Edition by Geoffrey Chaucer is a collection of stories framed within a narrative of a pilgrimage to Canterbury. A diverse group of pilgrims, each representing different facets of medieval society, take turns telling tales to entertain one another on their journey. The stories offer a wide range of themes, including romance, morality, and humour, giving a vivid picture of life during the period.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic literature filled with vibrant characters and engaging storytelling. Geoffrey Chaucer's work is a brilliant exploration of medieval life, offering a rich tapestry of tales ranging from the comedic to the deeply philosophical. The fully annotated edition enhances the experience by providing valuable insights into the historical and cultural context, making it accessible and enjoyable for modern readers.

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The Canterbury Tales: Fully Annotated Edition

Unfinished at the time of his death, The Canterbury Tales is widely regarded as Chaucer’s masterpiece and one of the greatest and most influential works in English literature.

Unfinished at the time of his death, The Canterbury Tales is widely regarded as Chaucer’s masterpiece and one of the greatest and most influential works in English literature.

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Assembling at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, twenty-nine pilgrims begin their journey to Canterbury Cathedral. To entertain themselves on their long road, their host suggests that they regale each other with stories, with the teller of the best tale set to earn a free supper.

The pilgrims correspond to all sections of medieval society, from the crusading knight to the drunken cook, and their tales span a range of genres, including the comic ribaldry and deception of The Miller's Tale and the story of chivalry and courtly romance told by the Franklin. Unfinished at the time of his death, The Canterbury Tales are here presented in their original Middle-English.

This edition contains a wealth of material and over 3,000 notes which will help all students of Chaucer's masterpiece.

Series: Evergreens

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The Canterbury Tales: Fully Annotated Edition is celebrated for its comprehensive and accessible annotations which provide valuable context to Chaucer's original Middle English text. Readers appreciate how the annotations offer clarity and enhance understanding of the historical and cultural settings, while maintaining the charm and wit of Chaucer’s storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847497413

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 608

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Fiction General Fiction Geoffrey Chaucer Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Considered the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1340–1400) led a fascinating life that included being imprisoned and ransomed in France and embarking on a host of diplomatic missions that took him across Europe and exposed him to new literary influences. Best known for Troilus and Criseyde and The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer was the first poet to be buried in Westminster Abbey.

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