Geoffrey Chaucer

Broschiertes Buch

The Prologue To Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

With Explanatory Notes, A Glossary, And A Life Of The Poet (1871)

Herausgeber: McLeod, Walter

Beschreibung

The Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a literary work written by the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. This book, published in 1871, provides a comprehensive analysis of the Prologue, including explanatory notes and a glossary to help readers understand the language and context of the text. The book also includes a detailed biography of Chaucer, which provides readers with insight into the life and times of this legendary poet. The Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a classic work of literature that has been studied and appreciated by generations of readers. This edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the rich history and culture of medieval England, and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest poets.For The Use Of Colleges And Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) was an English poet and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. He is best known for his epic work "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Chaucer was born into a family of wealthy merchants in London and was well-educated in several languages, including French and Italian. He worked as a civil servant and diplomat for much of his life, holding various positions in the court of King Edward III and later in the household of John of Gaunt. Chaucer began writing poetry in the 1360s, and his early works include "The Book of the Duchess" and "The House of Fame." However, it was "The Canterbury Tales" that cemented his reputation as a literary giant. The work, which was never completed, contains stories of all kinds, from bawdy jokes to poignant tragedies, and is notable for its vivid characterizations and its commentary on social and religious issues of the time. Chaucer's influence on English literature cannot be overstated. His works helped to establish English as a literary language in its own right, and his style and themes were emulated by countless writers in the centuries that followed.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9781437053340
• ISBN-10: 1437053343
• Artikelnr.: 25517535