The complete text of Chaucer's "General Prologue", from the Riverside text, is presented here with detailed support on the portraits of individual pilgrims. This edition has comprehensive notes on the text and an Approaches section offering commentary and activities on key themes, such as Chaucer's portrayal of medieval society and his ironical tone. Also included is practical guidance on how to read Middle English, a pronunciation guide, a full glossary, and extracts from important contemporary texts, such as the "Roman de ...
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The complete text of Chaucer's "General Prologue", from the Riverside text, is presented here with detailed support on the portraits of individual pilgrims. This edition has comprehensive notes on the text and an Approaches section offering commentary and activities on key themes, such as Chaucer's portrayal of medieval society and his ironical tone. Also included is practical guidance on how to read Middle English, a pronunciation guide, a full glossary, and extracts from important contemporary texts, such as the "Roman de la Rose" and "Piers Plowman".
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Very Good. Softbound book in very good+ condition. Would be "like new" but for a slant to the spine which occurred in storage. Otherwise pages and covers are straight, very clean, show no wear or creasing. Binding is tight. Book appears unread.
A very interesting and entertaining book which introduces the characters of Chaucher's "The Canterbury Tales". In the Prologue, Chaucer both criticizes and praises certain aspects of Medieval Society, such as chivalry, which is an abundant quality in the Knight, and promiscuity, which is a quality found both in the Prioress and the Wife of Bath. The characters range from the most noble and moral to the most corrupt and immoral. Overall, a very entertaining read which produces a very clear image of Medieval Society, which Chaucer portrays through each of his characters in different ways.
