The Canterbury Tales
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Penguin Books., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is a seminal work of Middle English literature, a collection of 24 stories presented as told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. This poetic masterpiece offers a vibrant and often satirical cross-section of medieval English society, illustrating the diverse lives and moral complexities of its characters through tales spanning various genres, from chivalric romance to fabliaux and saints' lives. The work masterfully blends humor, social commentary, and profound insights into human nature, making it a cornerstone of English literary tradition. It provides an unparalleled glimpse into the cultural and linguistic landscape of 14th-century England, captivating readers with its rich characterizations and timeless narratives.
Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Penguin Books., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is a seminal work of Middle English literature, a collection of 24 stories presented as told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. This poetic masterpiece offers a vibrant and often satirical cross-section of medieval English society, illustrating the diverse lives and moral complexities of its characters through tales spanning various genres, from chivalric romance to fabliaux and saints' lives. The work masterfully blends humor, social commentary, and profound insights into human nature, making it a cornerstone of English literary tradition. It provides an unparalleled glimpse into the cultural and linguistic landscape of 14th-century England, captivating readers with its rich characterizations and timeless narratives.