The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer (Spark Notes - Paperback) book collectible [Barcode 9781411426962] - Main Image 1
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Title:
The Canterbury Tales
Genre:
Comedy
History
Literature
Other
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Series:
100 Greatest Books Ever Written
Binding:
Paperback
Narrative:
Alternating Person
Type of Book:
Fiction
Number of Pages:
397
Number of Chapters:
9
Synopsis:
At the Tabard Inn in Southwark, a jovial group of pilgrims assembles, including an unscrupulous Pardoner, a noble-minded Knight, a ribald Miller, the lusty Wife of Bath, and Chaucer himself.

As they set out on their journey towards the shrine of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury, each character agrees to tell a tale.

The twenty-four tales that follow are by turns learned, fantastic, pious, melancholy and lewd, and together offer an unrivalled glimpse into the mind and spirit of medieval England.

ABOUT CHAUCER:
Born in London to a wine merchant, Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400) became a royal servant and travelled as a diplomat to France, Spain and Italy.

As well as being famed for his translations, his own work includes Troilus and Criseyde, The Book of the Duchess and The Legend of Good Women.
Author:
Geoffrey Chaucer
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Publisher:
Spark Notes
Barcode:
9781411426962
Number of Copies:
1
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$6.40
Automatic Estimated Date:
2024-05-09
Date Added:
2018-06-26 17:14:37
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