The Canterbury Tales: A Selection Paperback - 2008
by Geoffrey Chaucer; Colin Wilcockson (Translator); Colin Wilcockson (Editor)
Eminent poet, translator, and scholar Raffel presents a pitch-perfect new translation of the lively, absorbing, and outrageously funny "Canterbury Tales," in a new, unabridged version that ensures none of Chaucer's wit or wisdom is lost.
Summary
This collection is the perfect introduction to one of the cornerstones of English literature. The General Prologue provides picturesque character sketches of the colorful band of pilgrims who gather at a London inn on their way to Canterbury. The nine tales chosen range from the noble Knight's story of rivalry in love to the boastful and hypocritical Pardoner's moral treatise, and from the exuberant Wife of Bath's Arthurian legend to the Miller's worldly, ribald farce. Incorporating every type of medieval narrative-bawdy anecdote, allegorical fable, and courtly romance-the tales selected here encompass the blend of universal human themes and individual personal detail that have enthralled readers for more than six hundred years.
From the rear cover
The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales contains the most vivid and familiar passages from medieval English literature. Chaucer's pilgrims form a complete cross-section of the society of his day from the Monk and Merchant, the Doctor and Lawyer, through to the outrageous Miller and the corrupt Summoner. This illustrated edition of the Prologue features miniatures taken from the Ellesmere manuscript, and closely adheres to the authentic text of Chaucer. End notes provide all the information necessary for a complete understanding of the work. This unique book with its eye-catching and colourful design, celebrates one of the most significant periods in English history.
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- Title The Canterbury Tales: A Selection
- Author Geoffrey Chaucer; Colin Wilcockson (Translator); Colin Wilcockson (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 656
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, U.S.A.
- Date May 29, 2008
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780140424454 / 0140424458
- Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
- Dimensions 7.82 x 5.08 x 1.08 in (19.86 x 12.90 x 2.74 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Reading level 500
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Storytelling, Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
- Dewey Decimal Code 821.1
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