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The Canterbury Tales

by Geoffrey Chaucer

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With their astonishing diversity of tone and subject matter, The Canterbury Tales have become one of the touchstones of medieval literature. Translated here into modern English, these tales of a motley crowd of pilgrims drawn from all walks of life—from knight to nun, miller to monk—reveal a picture of English life in the fourteenth century that is as robust as it is representative.

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"Nevill Coghill's easy, seductive translation ensures that this, the most popular work in English Literature — now 600 years old — will run through yet more centuries, delighting yet more readers, shaping more writers." Melvyn Bragg

Synopsis:

In "The Canterbury Tales", Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce. This version of the text has been translated into modern English by Nevill Coghill.

Synopsis:

With their astonishing diversity of tone and subject matter, The Canterbury Tales have become one of the touchstones of medieval literature.

Translated here into modern English, these tales of a motley crowd of pilgrims drawn from all walks of life-from knight to nun, miller to monk-reveal a picture of English life in the fourteenth century that is as robust as it is representative.

Translated by Nevill Coghill

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About the Author

Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) had a career in royal service as a member of the court and a diplomat. His literary work, notable for its range of genres, helped establish the English literary tradition.

Nevill Coghill (1899-1980) held many appointments at Oxford University. His translation of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde is also published by Penguin Classics.

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ISBN:

9780140424386

Translator:

Coghill, Nevill

Publisher:

Penguin Books

Translator:

Coghill, Nevill

Author:

Chaucer, Geoffrey

Author:

Coghill, Nevill

Location:

London

Subject:

English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Subject:

England

Subject:

Middle ages

Subject:

Ancient, Classical & Medieval

Subject:

Storytelling

Subject:

Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages

Subject:

Tales, Medieval

Subject:

General Poetry

Subject:

Classics-Medieval and Renaissance General

Subject:

Anthologies-United Kingdom Poetry

Copyright:

2003

Edition Description:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Penguin Classics

Series Volume:

107-292

Publication Date:

February 4, 2003

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

528

Dimensions:

7.82x5.12x.92 in. .81 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 528 pages Penguin Books - 2003-02-26 English 9780140424386 Reviews:

"Review" by Melvyn Bragg, "Nevill Coghill's easy, seductive translation ensures that this, the most popular work in English Literature — now 600 years old — will run through yet more centuries, delighting yet more readers, shaping more writers."

"Synopsis" by Gardners, In "The Canterbury Tales", Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce. This version of the text has been translated into modern English by Nevill Coghill.

"Synopsis" by Penguin, With their astonishing diversity of tone and subject matter, The Canterbury Tales have become one of the touchstones of medieval literature.

Translated here into modern English, these tales of a motley crowd of pilgrims drawn from all walks of life-from knight to nun, miller to monk-reveal a picture of English life in the fourteenth century that is as robust as it is representative.

Translated by Nevill Coghill