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The Canterbury Tales (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

內容簡介

內容簡介 Journey with Chaucer's unforgettable pilgrims as they tell tales of romance, deceit, virtue, and vice on their way to Canterbury. Blending humor, irony, and insight, The Canterbury Tales paints a brilliant portrait of 14th-century society through voices both noble and common. Rich in character, wit, and moral reflection, this timeless classic remains a masterclass in storytelling and a mirror to human nature, endlessly relevant, endlessly readable. Tales that reveal medieval life and timeless human truths. Explore timeless characters whose desires, flaws, and virtues feel strikingly modern. Delve into masterful storytelling where each tale offers a fresh perspective and hidden truth. Unravel layers of satire that critique society, class, and power with sharp wit. Experience the evolution of English literature through Chaucer's trailblazing poetic form. Reflect on universal themes like justice, love, pride, and redemption that transcend eras. Perfect For Readers who enjoy character-driven narratives and social satire. Literature students and history enthusiasts. Fans of classic storytelling with moral depth. Gifting to those who love enduring literary treasures.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Chaucer began writing The Canterbury Tales probably around 1387. Its first printed version came with William Caxton's introduction of the printing press in the late 1470s. Chaucer wrote the Treatise on the Astrolabe for his eleven-year-old son in 1391. According to the inscription on his tomb, Chaucer died on October 25, 1400, and was buried in Westminster Abbey in London. His remains were moved to the Poets' Corner in 1556 and he was the first writer to be buried there.

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