Name: The Canterbury Tales: The Play
Price: 11.42 EUR
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Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
ISBN: 9781516972753

Type

Physical Book

Author

Geoffrey Chaucer

E. P. Scates

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm

Weight

0.06 kg.

ISBN13

9781516972753

Synopsis "The Canterbury Tales: The Play"

An adaptation of three of Chaucer's classic and most entertaining stories: The Knight's Tale, The Wife of Bath's Tale, and The Pardoner's Tale. This version also incorporates the murder in the cathedral at the beginning of the play to set the scene. This would be a good introductory text into both the stories and the world of Chaucer.

Geoffrey Chaucer

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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) was an English writer, poet, and civil servant, known for being the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most important works of medieval English literature. He was born in London and had a diverse life, working as a public official, diplomat, and court member. His most notable work, The Canterbury Tales, is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket. Chaucer is considered the "father of English literature" for his innovative use of vernacular English instead of Latin or French, making his work accessible to a broader audience. His legacy endures in the richness of his characters and the depth of his social critique.

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