Selections From Chaucer

Selections From Chaucer

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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: Chaucer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ginn and Company, 1952

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear of cloth cover; significant tanning of pages; in otherwise good condition

'Selections From Chaucer presents a curated collection of the medieval master's most influential works, offering readers a direct encounter with the foundational texts of English literature. This volume chronicles the diverse narratives and poetic forms that define Chaucer's genius, from the vivid characterizations of The Canterbury Tales to his profound lyrical compositions. It illustrates the social tapestry of 14th-century England with keen observation and often biting wit, revealing timeless insights into human folly and virtue. The prose and verse herein continue to resonate, providing both scholarly depth and engaging storytelling for contemporary audiences.

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Description

Author: Chaucer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ginn and Company, 1952

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear of cloth cover; significant tanning of pages; in otherwise good condition

'Selections From Chaucer presents a curated collection of the medieval master's most influential works, offering readers a direct encounter with the foundational texts of English literature. This volume chronicles the diverse narratives and poetic forms that define Chaucer's genius, from the vivid characterizations of The Canterbury Tales to his profound lyrical compositions. It illustrates the social tapestry of 14th-century England with keen observation and often biting wit, revealing timeless insights into human folly and virtue. The prose and verse herein continue to resonate, providing both scholarly depth and engaging storytelling for contemporary audiences.