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The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems
EAN : 9791041986637
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EAN : 9791041986637
Paru le : 26 févr. 2024
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- EAN13 : 9791041986637
- Réf. éditeur : 335606
- Date Parution : 26 févr. 2024
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 98
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:6 mm
- Poids : 167gr
- Résumé : "The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a seminal work in English literature, offering a vivid portrayal of 14th-century English society through a series of tales told by a diverse group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. The text, edited by D. Laing Purves, aims to make Chaucer's work accessible to modern readers by updating the language while preserving the original sense and spirit. The collection includes "The Canterbury Tales," where each pilgrim shares stories ranging from chivalric romances to bawdy comedies, reflecting the social spectrum of the time. The volume also features Chaucer's minor poems, such as "The Court of Love" and "The House of Fame," showcasing his versatility and depth as a poet. The editor's preface highlights the challenges of modernizing Chaucer's language without losing its essence, emphasizing the importance of making these classic works understandable to contemporary audiences. The text is enriched with notes and glossaries to aid comprehension, ensuring that readers can fully appreciate the historical and literary significance of Chaucer's contributions.
- Biographie : Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s - 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.
