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: Paperback
Published: Quality Paperback Book Club, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is a seminal work of English literature, a collection of twenty-four stories presented as told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. This masterpiece of medieval literature offers a vibrant cross-section of 14th-century English society, from knights and monks to merchants and millers, each character revealing their distinct personality and social standing through their narrative. The tales span a wide array of genres, including romance, fabliau, saint's life, and beast fable, showcasing Chaucer's remarkable versatility and wit. It is a foundational text for understanding the development of the English language and narrative tradition, providing both entertainment and profound social commentary.
Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Quality Paperback Book Club, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is a seminal work of English literature, a collection of twenty-four stories presented as told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. This masterpiece of medieval literature offers a vibrant cross-section of 14th-century English society, from knights and monks to merchants and millers, each character revealing their distinct personality and social standing through their narrative. The tales span a wide array of genres, including romance, fabliau, saint's life, and beast fable, showcasing Chaucer's remarkable versatility and wit. It is a foundational text for understanding the development of the English language and narrative tradition, providing both entertainment and profound social commentary.