The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer, A.Kent Hieatt, Constance B Hieatt

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English

Random House
01 January 1982

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Poetry

THE CANTERBURY TALES gathers twenty-nine of literature's most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid group portrait that captures the full spectrum of medieval society.

Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature's most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid group portrait that captures the full spectrum of medieval society, from the exalted Knight to the humble Plowman.

This new edition includes a comprehensive introduction that summarizes some of the most important historical events and movements that defined the world of Chaucer and his pilgrims; two additional tales (Reeve's and Shipman's); introductions for each tale designed to prepare the reader for a better understanding and enjoyment of the tale; newly written and conveniently placed explanatory notes; and a new, more easily understood system for learning to pronounce Chaucerian Middle English.

By: Geoffrey Chaucer, A.Kent Hieatt, Constance B Hieatt
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780553210828
ISBN 10: 0553210823
Pages: 423
Publication Date: 01 January 1982
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Canterbury Tales

A delight . . . [Raffel's translation] provides more opportunities to savor the counterpoint of Chaucer's earthy humor against passages of piercingly beautiful lyric poetry. -- Kirkus Reviews Masterly . . . This new translation beckons us to make our own pilgrimage back to the very wellsprings of literature in our language. --Billy Collins The Canterbury Tales has remained popular for seven centuries. It is the most approachable masterpiece of the medieval world, and Mr. Raffel's translation makes the stories even more inviting. --Wall Street Journal From the Trade Paperback edition.