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The Canterbury Tales: A Retelling By Peter Ackroyd (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
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A Romp For The Ages (Vanity Fair)Now With A Graphic Cover And Deluxe Packagingrenowned Novelist, Historian, And Biographer Peter Ackroyd Takes On What Is Arguably The Greatest Poem In The English Language And Presents It In A Prose Vernacular That Makes It Accessible To Readers While Preserving The Spirit Of The Original. A Mirror For Medieval Society, The Canterbury Tales Concerns A Motley Group Of Pilgrims Who Meet In A London Inn On Their Way To Canterbury And Agree To Take Part In A Storytelling Competition. Ackroyd'S Contemporary Prose Emphasizes The Humanity Of These Charactersas Well As Explicitly Rendering Their Bawdy Humoryet Still Masterfully Evokes The Euphonies And Harmonies Of Chaucer'S Verse.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Canterbury Tales? A: The Canterbury Tales explores the theme of social satire through a diverse group of pilgrims who share stories that reflect various aspects of medieval society.
- Q: Who is the author of this retelling? A: The retelling of The Canterbury Tales is done by Peter Ackroyd, a renowned novelist, historian, and biographer.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, Peter Ackroyd's prose vernacular makes the text accessible to modern readers while preserving the spirit of Geoffrey Chaucer's original work.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition of The Canterbury Tales contains 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The Canterbury Tales: A Retelling by Peter Ackroyd was published on November 2, 2010.
- Q: What makes this edition deluxe? A: The deluxe edition features a graphic cover and enhanced packaging, making it a visually appealing choice for readers.
- Q: Is The Canterbury Tales appropriate for all ages? A: While the book can be enjoyed by a wide audience, it does contain bawdy humor and themes that may not be suitable for younger readers.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The Canterbury Tales is classified under the Classics genre, specifically within literature.
- Q: Will this book provide a good introduction to Chaucer's work? A: Yes, Ackroyd's retelling serves as a great introduction to Chaucer's work, highlighting key themes and characterizations in a modern format.