The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems: A Comprehensive Exploration of Chaucer's Masterpiece and Its Historical Context - Couverture souple

Chaucer, Geoffrey

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9791041986644

Editeur : CULTUREA, 2024

Synopsis

"The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a seminal work in English literature, offering a vivid portrayal of 14th-century English society through a series of tales told by a diverse group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. The text, edited by D. Laing Purves, aims to make Chaucer's work accessible to modern readers by updating the language while preserving the original meaning and poetic structure. The collection includes "The Canterbury Tales," along with other intermediary works such as "The Court of Love," "The House of Fame," and "Troilus and Cressida." Chaucer's tales are renowned for their rich characterizations and the insight they provide into the social, religious, and political dynamics of the time. The work is not only a literary masterpiece but also a valuable historical document that reflects the complexities of medieval life. The editor's preface highlights the challenges of modernizing Chaucer's language without losing the essence of his work, emphasizing the importance of making these classic texts accessible to a wider audience. The volume also includes a detailed biography of Chaucer, tracing his life from his birth in London, through his various roles at the English court, to his death in 1400. Chaucer's experiences as a courtier, diplomat, and scholar deeply influenced his writing, allowing him to capture the nuances of human behavior and societal norms with unparalleled depth and humor.

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À propos de l'auteur

Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s - 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CULTUREA
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9791041986644
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 108
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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