Chaucer, Geoffrey
The Canterbury Tales - Seventeen Tales and the General Prologue
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324000563
- author:
- Chaucer, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 14.22 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Canterbury Tales Seventeen Tales and the General Prologue is a comprehensive collection of medieval literature. This Norton Critical Edition features the most popular tales from the work, including new additions to the Third Edition. It includes extensive marginal glosses, explanatory footnotes, and a guide to Chaucer's language, as well as sources and analogues arranged by tale. The edition also includes twelve critical essays, seven of which are new to the Third Edition, providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the work. A Chronology, Short Glossary, and Selected Bibliography offer further context and resources for study. This Norton Critical Edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars, offering a balanced approach to understanding this influential medieval masterpiece. For those interested in exploring Chaucer's work, this edition provides a wealth of information and analysis to aid in comprehension and appreciation.