Chaucer, Geoffrey
Canterbury Tales (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857150742
- author:
- Chaucer, Geoffrey
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 656
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
These 14 tales bring together a diverse group of pilgrims, each representing a different occupation and social class. This varied collection allows for a range of narrative styles, including chivalric romance, spiritual allegory, courtly lay, beast fable, and literary satire.
The result is a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the complexities and contradictions of medieval life. With its unique blend of genres and perspectives, Canterbury Tales offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 14th-century England.
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