- Category: Books » Poetry » English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
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- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Number of Pages: 656
- ISBN: 0140424458
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112348408
- Release Date: July 28, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #166389 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #860 in Poetry (See Top 100 Poetry Bestsellers)
- #99 in English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh (See Top 100 English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Canterbury Tales: A Selection" by Geoffrey Chaucer to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Canterbury Tales: A Selection"Browse more products related to "Geoffrey Chaucer, Colin Wilcockson and Colin Wilcockson"Review"As a fact of literary history, Chaucer was one of the most original men who ever lived. There had never been anything like the lively realism of the ride to Canterbury done or dreamed of in our literature before. He is not only the father of all our poets, but the grandfather of all our novelists." Publisher's noteA selection of the "Chaucer's Canterbury Tales" that provides an introduction to one of the cornerstones of English literature. It offers character sketches of the colourful band of pilgrims who gather at a London inn on their way to Canterbury. It contains an introduction examining Chaucer's life and work and the literary influences on the Tales. AnnotationThe "Canterbury Tales" were originally planned to include over 100 stories, but Chaucer completed only 22. The device of using a pilgrimage as a setting for the telling of tales was not uncommon--medieval pilgrims traditionally told stories to liven up the long trek--but Chaucer's version is infinitely more sophisticated, matching the teller and his tale in a way that greatly enriches the content. This, and the interactions between the pilgrims, give the "Canterbury Tales" the complexity of a good novel. The Tales reflect Chaucer's wide experience with all levels of English society: the royals, the aristocracy, the clergy, the middle class from which he came, and the lower classes, for whom he invariably shows sympathy and understanding. They are also notable for the dialogue that is set up about marriage, its virtues and liabilities, and the proper role of husband and wife--giving the work a coherent unity and an even greater resonance. If You Enjoy "The Canterbury Tales: A Selection (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Canterbury Tales: A Selection (Paperback)" by Geoffrey Chaucer (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh BestsellersExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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