About the Book

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.
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.

Product Details

Media: Mass Market Paperbound Book, 448 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Bantam Books (Feb. 28th, 1982)

ISBN-10: 0553210823

ISBN-13: 9780553210828

Dimensions: 4.44 x 7.10 x 1.12 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.71 lbs

• Categories: Classics Fiction English Irish Scottish Welsh Poetry