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The Canterbury Tales
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Discover the timeless allure of Chaucer's exquisite work with our brand-new edition of The Canterbury Tales, a cornerstone of English literature. This beautifully crafted hardcover edition from Penguin's acclaimed Clothbound Classics series features an elegant design by award-winning artist Coralie Bickford-Smith. The tactile cloth cover, embellished with stunning foil stamping, makes it a standout addition to any bookshelf or a perfect gift for literature lovers.
Spanning 528 pages, The Canterbury Tales presents a vibrant tapestry of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims, showcasing chivalric romances, moral allegories, and quaint farces. From the Knight's noble depiction of courtly love to the Wife of Bath's captivating Arthurian tale, this collection offers a rich exploration of medieval life and values. The humorous anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook add levity, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Perfect for students, scholars, or anyone who appreciates classic literature, this edition is not only a reading delight but also an exquisite collectible. Elevate your library with this sophisticated and stylish book that honors the legacy of one of history's greatest storytellers. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase! Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item, and delivery can take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141393216
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.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 story-telling 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.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Spanning 528 pages, The Canterbury Tales presents a vibrant tapestry of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims, showcasing chivalric romances, moral allegories, and quaint farces. From the Knight's noble depiction of courtly love to the Wife of Bath's captivating Arthurian tale, this collection offers a rich exploration of medieval life and values. The humorous anecdotes of the Miller and the Cook add levity, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Perfect for students, scholars, or anyone who appreciates classic literature, this edition is not only a reading delight but also an exquisite collectible. Elevate your library with this sophisticated and stylish book that honors the legacy of one of history's greatest storytellers. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase! Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item, and delivery can take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141393216
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528
Description:
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.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 story-telling 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.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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