The Canterbury Tales
(Author) Geoffrey ChaucerOne of the great masterworks of English literature, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition In The Canterbury Tales Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories, and low farce. A storytelling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight’s account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of Bath’s Arthurian legend, to the ribald anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook. Nevill Coghill’s masterly and vivid modern English verse translation is rendered with consummate skill to retain all the vigor and poetry of Chaucer’s fourteenth-century Middle English.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) was an English poet known as the "Father of English literature." He is best known for his work "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. Chaucer's writing style combined humor, satire, and realism, reflecting the social and political issues of his time. His works helped establish English as a literary language and influenced future generations of writers. Chaucer's contributions to literature include popularizing the use of vernacular English in poetry and creating memorable characters that continue to resonate with readers today.
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