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The Canterbury Tales (Modern Library),New
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It Would Be Impossible To Overstate The Influence Of Geoffrey Chaucers The Canterbury Tales. A Work With One Metaphorical Foot Planted In The Florentine Renaissance Literary Tradition Of Boccaccios Decameron And The Other In Works Ranging From John Bunyan, Voltaire, And Mark Twain To The Popular Entertainments Of Our Own Time, The Canterbury Tales Stands Astride The Cultures Of Great Britain And America, And Much Of Europe, Like A Benign Colossus.Beyond Its Importance As A Cultural Touchstone And Literary Work Of Unvarnished Genius, Chaucers Unfinished Epic Poem Is Also One Of The Most Beloved Works In The English Languageand For Good Reason: It Is Lively, Absorbing, Perceptive, And Outrageously Funnyan Undisputed Classic That Has Held A Special Appeal For Generations Of Readers. Chaucer Has Gathered Twentynine Of Literatures Most Indelible Archetypesfrom The Exalted Knight To The Bawdy Wife To The Besotted Miller To The Humble Plowmanin A Vivid Group Portrait That Captures The Full Spectrum Of Latemedieval English Society And Both Informs And Expands Our Discourse On The Human Condition.Presented In These Pages In A New Unabridged Translation By The Esteemed Poet, Translator, And Scholar Burton Raffelwhose Translation Of Beowulf Has Sold More Than A Million Copiesthis Modern Library Edition Also Features An Introduction By The Wellknown And Widely Influential Medievalist And Author John Miles Foley That Discusses Chaucers Work As Well As To His Life And Times.Despite The Brilliance Of Geoffrey Chaucers Work, The Continual Evolution Of Our Language Has Rendered His Words Unfamiliar To Many Of Us. Burton Raffels Magnificent New Translation Brings Chaucers Poetry Back To Life, Ensuring That None Of The Originals Wit, Wisdom, Or Humanity Is Lost To The Modern Reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Canterbury Tales? A: The Canterbury Tales explores the complexities of human nature and society through a diverse cast of characters, each representing different aspects of medieval life.
- Q: Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales? A: The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer, a prominent English poet of the Middle Ages.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition of The Canterbury Tales? A: This edition contains 672 pages.
- Q: Is this edition of The Canterbury Tales unabridged? A: Yes, this edition is an unabridged translation by Burton Raffel, preserving the original's wit and depth.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was The Canterbury Tales published? A: This edition of The Canterbury Tales was published on November 18, 2008.
- Q: What kind of translation is used in this edition? A: This edition features a modern translation by Burton Raffel, aimed at making Chaucer's work accessible to contemporary readers.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this edition? A: Yes, this Modern Library edition includes an introduction by John Miles Foley, providing context about Chaucer's life and times.
- Q: What literary genres does The Canterbury Tales belong to? A: The Canterbury Tales is classified under the genres of poetry, narrative fiction, and medieval literature.
- Q: Is The Canterbury Tales suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, this translation is specifically designed to engage modern readers while retaining the essence of Chaucer's original work.