The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales

$70.00 AUD

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Geoffrey Chaucer - The Folio Society

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Good with some shelf wear, Pages are crisp, text bright and tight throughout, No markings or notes


The Canterbury Tales is a book by Geoffrey Chaucer, published by The Folio Society in 2005. It is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who travel from London to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. The book contains 24 stories, each with a prologue and an epilogue, that range from comedy to tragedy, from romance to satire, from fable to allegory. The book also depicts the life and society of medieval England, as well as the diversity and individuality of the characters. The book is written in Middle English, but also includes a modern English translation and notes.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Geoffrey Chaucer - The Folio Society

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Slipcase: Good with some shelf wear, Pages are crisp, text bright and tight throughout, No markings or notes


The Canterbury Tales is a book by Geoffrey Chaucer, published by The Folio Society in 2005. It is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who travel from London to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. The book contains 24 stories, each with a prologue and an epilogue, that range from comedy to tragedy, from romance to satire, from fable to allegory. The book also depicts the life and society of medieval England, as well as the diversity and individuality of the characters. The book is written in Middle English, but also includes a modern English translation and notes.