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Canterbury Tales (Enriched Classic)
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Item Description...
Overview
A group of travelers making a pilgrimage to Canterbury take turns telling stories
Publishers Description
The procession that crosses Chaucer's pages is as full of life and as richly textured as a medieval tapestry. The Knight, the Miller, the Friar, the Squire, the Prioress, the Wife of Bath, and others who make up the cast of characters -- including Chaucer himself -- are real people, with human emotions and weaknesses. When it is remembered that Chaucer wrote in English at a time when Latin was the standard literary language across western Europe, the magnitude of his achievement is even more remarkable. But Chaucer's genius needs no historical introduction; it bursts forth from every page of The Canterbury Tales.
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Item Specifications...
Pages 433
Dimensions: Length: 1" Width: 4.25" Height: 6.75"
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jun 1, 1990
Publisher Simon & Schuster
ISBN 0671727699
EAN 9780671727697
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About this Author/Artist Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many to be both the father of modern English poetry and the father of the modern English novel (for Troilus and Criseyde), also distinguished himself in his lifetime as a civil servant and diplomat under three kings of England. When he was taken prisoner by the French, the King himself contributed to his ransom. When, in later years, the King wished to reward Chaucer for his services to the crown, he was granted -- among other favors -- the right to demand a daily jug of wine from the pantry of the royal butler. Toward the end of his career, he became a knight of the shire for Kent. But it is for The Canterbury Tales that he is best remembered. This masterpiece of English literature moved Aldous Huxley to say, "If I dared to wish for genius, I would ask for the grace to write The Canterbury Tales."
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 | Canterbury Tales Feb 24, 2010 |
| I indeed ordered Canterbury Tales as a gift for my daughter. There were many options as to the style of book available. I specifically searched for something appearing a little older or different that was a hardcover and especially liked the idea it was cloth covered...that sold me on this item. When it arrived however it was hardcover but not cloth covered; rather paper covered that looks like cloth on the actual print. That was very disappointing...if I had of known I would not have placed this order. | | |  | Amazon appears to have combined the reveiws for several different editions Jan 19, 2010 |
| The Bantam edition (ISBN 0-553-21082-3), edited, introduced and translated by Peter G. Beidler, is inexpensive but readable. I like having the original on one side and a translation on the other because it enables me to make an attempt at reading the original and then check my comprehension with the translation. The introduction and notes are informative but not intrusive. It's true that only ten of the tales are included but there is enough to keep you busy for awhile. I recommend this if you are looking for an inexpensive and portable edition. | | |  | Why is Chaucer so great? Jan 2, 2010 |
| Umm... Did not enjoy this book. Characters were almost all lewd and bad people, crooks and the like. One dimensional characters, all. The stories they told were sometimes interesting, at least. | | | | Excellent Translation with Middle English on the Left Dec 31, 2009 |
Although it does not include ALL the tales, most of which were never completed, this is a wonderful edition because:
1. the Middle English orginal text is on the left hand side.
2. the translation is on the right hand side.
3. each tale has a summary preceding it.
4. all explanatory notes follow the summary to each tale.
5. excellent translation of each.
6. essays at the beginning set the stage and include Chaucer's bio, setting of religion, why the pilgramage to Canterbury was being made, and so forth.
7. incredible low price for such an edition.
I found that picking up the tempo and pronounciation of Middle English was rather easy. Especially helpful if you adopt a sort of Irish/Londoner accent and read aloud.
To sum, hard to go wrong with this edition. | | | | Recommend this seller Sep 13, 2009 |
| I recieved this book on time and in excellent condition. I'd definitely recommend this seller. | | | Write your own review about Canterbury Tales (Enriched Classic)
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