The General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales

by Geoffrey Chaucer, David Kirkham (Editor), Valerie Allen

Overview

The General Prologue is the first part of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Set out in 858 lines of Middle English, this text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781316615508
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/02/2016
Series:	Cambridge School Chaucer
Pages:	95
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.16(d)

About the Author

Geoffrey Chaucer, known as the Father of English literature, is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages and was the first poet to have been buried in Poet's Corner of Westminster Abbey.

Table of Contents

Introduction; What are The Canterbury Tales?; Chaucer's language; Introduction to The General Prologue; Text and notes: The General Prologue; Chaucer's pilgrims; Pilgrims and pilgrimages; Geoffrey Chaucer; The social structure and Chaucer's satire; Discussion questions; Glossary of frequently used words

Editorial Reviews

'An excellent edition with far the most helpful notes and glossary that I have seen.' T. S. Dorsch

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