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The Canterbury Tales: A retelling by Peter Ackroyd
Penguin
Hardback : 02 Apr 2009
£25.00
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Synopsis
Famous for its ingenuity and wit, The Canterbury Tales is a major part of England's literary heritage. From the exuberant Wife of Bath's Arthurian legend to the Miller's worldly, ribald farce, these tales can be taken as a mirror of fourteenth century London and medieval society. Incorporating every style of Medieval narrative - bawdy anecdote, allegorical fable and courtly romance - the tales encompass the blend of universal human themes and individual personal detail that have fascinated readers for over 600 years. Here they are retold in full by Peter Ackroyd. The edition also includes an introduction by Ackroyd, detailing some of the historical background to Chaucer and the Tales, and details why he has been inspired to translate them for a new generation of readers.Product details
Format : Hardback
ISBN: 9781846140587
Size : 153 x 234mm
Pages : 464
Published : 02 Apr 2009
Publisher : Penguin
The Canterbury Tales: A retelling by Peter Ackroyd
£25.00
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