Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: The Squire's Tale (1921)

By Geoffrey Chaucer

Book Overview

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: The Squire's Tale (1921) is a classic work of literature written by the renowned English poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer. The book is part of the larger collection of stories known as The Canterbury Tales, which follows a group of pilgrims as they travel to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. In The Squire's Tale, Chaucer tells the story of a young knight named Cambuskan who receives a magical gift from a mysterious king. The gift is a brass horse that can transport its rider to any location they desire. Cambuskan embarks on a series of adventures, encountering magical creatures and battling fierce foes along the way. The book is written in Middle English, the language spoken in England during Chaucer's time, and is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature. It is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval knights, chivalry, and courtly love. Chaucer's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make The Squire's Tale a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164000357
• ISBN13: 9781164000358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"