Ackroyd, Peter
The Canterbury Tales: A Retelling by Peter Ackroyd (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141442297
- author:
- Ackroyd, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Geoffrey Chaucer's stories are brought to life in this modern English retelling, accompanied by illustrations and an introduction that sets the historical context for his works.
A group of travellers embark on a journey to Canterbury, agreeing to a storytelling competition as they make their way along the road. From the Wife of Bath's exuberant legend to the Miller's worldly farce, these tales showcase the blend of universal human themes and medieval narrative styles that have captivated readers for centuries.
Learn more about Chaucer's life and works through an introduction by Peter Ackroyd, who explores why he has translated The Canterbury Tales for a new generation of readers. This Penguin Classics edition features Ackroyd's insightful commentary on the historical background to Chaucer's writing.
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