The Canterbury Tales (OWC) ed. 2008
Editorial OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Mainland Spain
- Publisher OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
- ISBN13 9780199599028
- ISBN10 0199599025
- Type BOOK
- Pages 481
- Collection Oxford World's Classics #
- Published 2008
- Language English
- Bookbinding Rustic
Subjects
English LiteratureThe Canterbury Tales (OWC) ed. 2008
Editorial OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Mainland Spain
Book details
Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature's most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid group portrait that captures the full spectrum of medieval society, from the exalted Knight to the humble Plowman.
This new edition includes a comprehensive introduction that summarizes some of the most important historical events and movements that defined the world of Chaucer and his pilgrims; two additional tales (Reeve's and Shipman's); introductions for each tale designed to prepare the reader for a better understanding and enjoyment of the tale; newly written and conveniently placed explanatory notes; and a new, more easily understood system for learning to pronounce Chaucerian Middle English.