The Canterbury tales

Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd, Ted Stearn, V. A. Kolve, Glending OlsonPenguin Books • ISBN-13 978‑0140424386

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The Canterbury tales

Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd, Ted Stearn, V. A. Kolve, Glending OlsonPenguin Books

ISBN-10: 0140424385 · ISBN-13: 978‑0140424386 · 2003 · Penguin Classics Edition

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This edition of Geoffrey Chaucer’s seminal Middle English masterpiece presents the complete collection of tales framed by a pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas Becket. Through a sophisticated blend of satire, social commentary, and narrative innovation, the text captures the diverse strata of fourteenth-century English society. This volume provides a scholarly approach to one of the most influential works in the history of Western literature.

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Publisher: Penguin Books
PaperbackPenguin Classics Edition2003
Pages: 528Language: EnglishPrinted in: United States

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Author: Geoffrey ChaucerAuthor: John E. CunninghamAuthor: Peter AckroydAuthor: Ted StearnAuthor: V. A. KolveAuthor: Glending Olson

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