Name: The Knight's Tale: In a Modern English Version by Simon Webb
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Author: Geoffrey Chaucer

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The Knight's Tale: In a Modern English Version by Simon Webb

Type

Physical Book

Author

Geoffrey Chaucer

Translated by

Simon Webb

Publisher

Independently Published

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.4 cm

Weight

0.10 kg.

ISBN13

9781073822843

Synopsis "The Knight's Tale: In a Modern English Version by Simon Webb"

'Among the heaps of dead they found by chance two young knights, both pierced with many grievous wounds. They both wore the same coat of arms, richly embroidered: one was a knight called Palamon, the other Arcite. They were neither dead nor alive, but the heralds knew by their coat-armours that they were of the royal blood of Thebes, born of two sisters.'The first and grandest of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Knight's Tale is an epic story of love and war, shot through with a compelling dark thread.Simon Webb's prose translation brings out all the richness of the original, and his informative introduction sets the Tale in its legendary and historical context.

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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