The Canterbury Tales
(Author) Geoffrey ChaucerNevill Coghill’s masterly and vivid modern English verse translation with all the vigor and poetry of Chaucer’s fourteenth-century Middle English A Penguin Classic 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. A story-telling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight’s account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of Bath’s Arthurian legend, to the ribald anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook. Rich and diverse, The Canterbury Tales offer us an unrivalled glimpse into the life and mind of medieval England. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) was an English poet known as the "Father of English literature." He is best known for his work "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. Chaucer's writing style combined humor, satire, and realism, reflecting the social and political issues of his time. His works helped establish English as a literary language and influenced future generations of writers. Chaucer's contributions to literature include popularizing the use of vernacular English in poetry and creating memorable characters that continue to resonate with readers today.
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