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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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0340185015.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0340185015.
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.