The Wife of Bath

Name: The Wife of Bath
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141398099
Price: 9.99 NZD
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By Geoffrey Chaucer

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Wife of Bath by Geoffrey Chaucer is a part of The Canterbury Tales, focusing on the story of a bold and assertive woman who shares her life experiences with relationships and marriage. She recounts her tale to fellow pilgrims, exploring themes of love, power, and female autonomy during the Middle Ages. The narrative highlights societal views and personal values, blending humour and insight.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate timeless tales with wit and insight into human nature, told through the vibrant figure of a bold and independent woman. It's rich in humour and offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval society, combining arts and culture with storytelling prowess.

The Wife of Bath

Includes stories from The Canterbury Tales.

One of the most famous Canterbury Tales casts a satirical eye over sex and marriage in the Medieval age.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary.

'Those husbands that I had, Three of them were good and two were bad. The three that I call "good" were rich and old...'

One of the most bawdy, entertaining, and popular stories from The Canterbury Tales.

Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Wife of Bath is often praised for its vivid characterisation and Chaucer's insightful exploration of themes such as power, gender, and marriage. Critics admire the titular character for her bold defiance of societal norms and the skilful blend of humour and social commentary. Readers often find it a captivating component of Chaucer's larger work, celebrating both its narrative technique and historical significance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141398099

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Nevill Coghill

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 53g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342, and is known as 'the father of English Literature'. He rose in royal employment to become a knight of the shire for Kent and a justice of the peace, and was well-read in several languages and on many topics, such as astronomy, medicine, physics and alchemy. His works include The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde and The Parliament of Fowles. He died in 1400 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.