The Canterbury Tales
A Selection
- Editore:
BANTAM CLASSICS
- Collana:
- Bantam Classics
- EAN:
9780553210828
- ISBN:
0553210823
- Pagine:
- 448
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione The Canterbury Tales
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.