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The Canterbury Tales

By Geoffrey Chaucer
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The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a classic work that chronicles a diverse group of pilgrims travelling together to Canterbury. Along the way, each traveller shares a tale, ranging from chivalric romances to humorous anecdotes, painting a vivid picture of medieval society and revealing universal themes of human nature. This collection of stories provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and customs of the era, wrapped in an engaging narrative framework.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a rich blend of humour, romance, and moral reflection set against the backdrop of medieval England. This timeless classic offers a vibrant tapestry of characters, each sharing unique tales that illuminate human nature in all its complexity. Perfect for fans of historical narratives and poetic storytelling.

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The Canterbury Tales

Offers us a glimpse into the life and mind of Medieval England. This is a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce.

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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.

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The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is widely praised for its rich detail and insightful portrayal of Medieval society. Critics often commend Chaucer's masterful use of language and his ability to weave distinct stories through a diverse set of characters. The work's humour and depth are highlighted as it explores themes of social class, morality, and human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140424386

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Nevill Coghill

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 528

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Arts & Culture Geoffrey Chaucer Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

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.

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