| Selected Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer |
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| Book Description
Delightful collection includes the General Prologue plus three of the most popular tales: The Knight's Tale, The Miller's Prologue and Tale and The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale. Recast in modern English verse that captures the lively spirit of the originals. About the Author Thought to have been born in London, England c. 1342/43, Geoffrey Chaucer is considered "the first finder of our language" even before the time of Shakespeare. "The Canterbury Tales" ranks as one of the greatest poetic works in the English language. Perhaps the chief characteristics of Chaucer�s works are their variety in subject matter, genre, tone, style, and in the complexities presented concerning man�s pursuit of a sensible existence. Yet his writings also consistently reflect an all-pervasive humor, combined with serious and tolerant consideration of important philosophical questions. From his writings Chaucer emerges as a poet of love, both earthly and divine, whose presentations range from lustful cuckoldry to spiritual union with God. His stories lead the reader to speculate about man�s relationship both to other people and to his Maker, while simultaneously providing entertaining views of the frailties and follies, as well as the nobility, of mankind. 188 pp. |