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The Canterbury Tales (Paperback, New)
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The Canterbury Tales (Paperback, New)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Price R166
Discovery Miles 1 660
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'Whoever best acquits himself, and tells The most amusing and
instructive tale, Shall have a dinner, paid for by us all...' In
Chaucer's most ambitious poem, The Canterbury Tales (c. 1387), a
group of pilgrims assembles in an inn just outside London and agree
to entertain each other on the way to Canterbury by telling
stories. The pilgrims come from all ranks of society, from the
crusading Knight and burly Miller to the worldly Monk and lusty
Wife of Bath. Their tales are as various as the tellers, including
romance, bawdy comedy, beast fable, learned debate, parable, and
Eastern adventure. The resulting collection gives us a set of
characters so vivid that they have often been taken as portraits
from real life, and a series of stories as hilarious in their
comedy as they are affecting in their tragedy. Even after 600
years, their account of the human condition seems both fresh and
true. This new edition of David Wright's acclaimed translation
includes a new critical introduction and invaluable notes by a
leading Chaucer scholar. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years
Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of
literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects
Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate
text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the
text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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