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Nevill 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

One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English

Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature's most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid... Read Full Overview

Experience the timeless charm and wit of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales in this exquisite Deluxe Hardbound Edition--a true collector's treasure that brings the rich tapestry of medieval England to life. Revered as one of the greatest works in English literature, The... Read Full Overview

Embark on a captivating pilgrimage with Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. This literary masterpiece offers a vivid tapestry of medieval stories, humor, and social commentary. A must-read for lovers of classic literature and those intrigued by the diverse human experience... Read Full Overview

One of the great masterworks of English literature, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition

David Wright's prose version of Chaucer's classic.

A clear modern prose translation of Chaucer's masterpiece of Middle English storytelling by the acclaimed poet David Wright. The Canterbury Tales has entertained readers for centuries, with its comic animal fables, moral allegories, miniature epics of courtly love, and rollicking... Read Full Overview

Beyond all doubt the greatest work of English literature before Shakespeare, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales brings together an unforgettable group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, pilgrims who came from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to... Read Full Overview

Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer s The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature s most enduring (and endearing) characters in a vivid... Read Full Overview

Beyond all doubt the greatest work of English literature before Shakespeare, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales brings together an unforgettable group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, pilgrims who came from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to... Read Full Overview

The Broadview Canterbury Talesis an edition of the complete tales in a text based on the famous Ellesmere Manuscript. Here one may read a Middle English text that is closer to what Chaucer's scribe, Adam Pinkhurst, actually wrote than that in any other modern edition. Unlike... Read Full Overview

Lively, absorbing, often outrageously funny, Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is a work of genius, an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for each generation of readers. The Tales gathers twenty-nine of literature’s most enduring (and endearing) characters... Read Full Overview

Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury recount their life stories to pass the time during the long journey. They come from all walks of life and trades and create a multi-layered portrait of England in the 1300s.