| The Canterbury Tales Contributor(s): Chaucer, Geoffrey (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1406791636 ISBN-13: 9781406791631 Publisher: Pomona Press OUR PRICE: $29.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: 821.1 |
| Lexile Measure: 500 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.49 lbs) 540 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a collection of pilgrims on a pilgrimage from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The Canterbury Tales are written in Middle English. Keywords: Canterbury Tales Saint Thomas Becket Canterbury Cathedral Geoffrey Chaucer 14th Century Southwark 1900s Pomona Pilgrims Pilgrimage Prose Artwork |