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In "The Canterbury Tales" Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories, and low farce. A storytelling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight's account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of Bath's Arthurian legend, to the ribald anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook. -- Text...

A critical and historical introduction supplements The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Cressida, verse selections, and short poems in modern English translation.

It would be impossible to exaggerate the influence, popularity, and prestige of The Canterbury Tales. Considered one the English language's most masterful works, Geoffrey Chaucer's series of tales has managed to stay relevant and prominent for more than six hundred years. by combining sharp wit with an acute awareness of human nature, Chaucer produces some of literature's most unforgettable characters, such as the Wife of Bath, the Knight, the Miller,...

Literary critics and commentators examine and expound upon an important story in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Provides insight into a "classic gem of English literature."

This collection of critical essays by Chaucer scholars analyzes the themes, stories, and characters in The Canterbury tales.

A collection of nine critical essays on Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Incorporates the most significant recent scholarship and criticism, reflecting current research in the areas of Chaucer's historical and social context and developments in the interpretation of Chaucer's presentation of women.