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The Canterbury tales (Rev. ed.)

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Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucers 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 literatures 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 (Reeves and Shipmans); 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.From the Paperback edition.

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Bantam
0553902520 / 9780553902525
eBook (EPUB)
821.1
30/05/2006
423 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Reprint. This ed. originally published: 1964 Description based on print version record.
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