Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrimage (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120174550)

Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrimage is a book written by the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer and published in 1892. The book is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who are traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The stories are varied and cover a wide range of topics, including love, morality, religion, and social class. The characters are drawn from all walks of life, from the noble knight to the humble plowman, and their stories reflect their individual experiences and perspectives. The book is considered a masterpiece of English literature and is admired for its vivid portrayal of medieval life and its exploration of human nature. It is also notable for its use of the Middle English language, which can be challenging for modern readers but adds to the book's authenticity and charm. Overall, Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrimage is a timeless work that continues to captivate readers with its wit, humor, and insight into the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
ISBN-10: 1120174554
ISBN-13: 9781120174550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d