Lively absorbing often outrageously funny Chaucers <strong>The Canterbury Tales</strong> isa work of genius an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal... » 

Lively absorbing often outrageously funny Chaucers The Canterbury Tales isa work of genius an undisputed classic that has held a special appeal for eachgeneration of readers. The Tales gathers twentynine of literatures mostenduring and endearing characters in a vivid group portrait that captures thefull spectrum of medieval society from the exalted Knight to the humblePlowman. This new edition includes a comprehensive introduction thatsummarizes some of the most important historical events and movements thatdefined the world of Chaucer and his pilgrims two additional tales Reevesand Shipmans introductions for each tale designed to prepare the reader fora better understanding and enjoyment of the tale newly written andconveniently placed explanatory notes and a new more easily understood systemfor learning to pronounce Chaucerian Middle English. From the Paperbackedition. «