| Publisher |
SMK Books |
| Publication Year |
2012 |
| ISBN-13 |
9781617206023 |
| ISBN-10 |
9781617206023 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
514 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
15.24 x 3.28 x 22.86 |
| Weight (grms) |
704 |
The Canterbury Tales was Chaucer's magnum opus. He uses the tales and the descriptions of the characters to paint an ironic and critical portrait of English society at the time, and particularly of the Church. Structurally, the collection resembles The Decameron, which Chaucer may have come across during his first diplomatic mission to Italy in 1372. The tales are told as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) is regarded as the "Father of English Literature" and a pivotal figure in medieval writing. His most celebrated work, The Canterbury Tales, is a collection of 24 stories written in Middle English, depicting a diverse group of pilgrims sharing tales during their journey to Canterbury. Blending humor, satire, and moral lessons, the work offers vivid insights into 14th-century society. Chaucer's use of vernacular English transformed literary tradition, making his works foundational to English literature.
Geoffrey Chaucer
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