The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.48 out of 5, based on 148.5K reader ratings. First published in 1390. The book spans 521 pages.
About The Canterbury Tales
The procession that crosses Chaucer's pages is as full of life and as richly textured as a medieval tapestry. The Knight, the Miller, the Friar, the Squire, the Prioress, the Wife of Bath, and others who make up the cast of characters -- including Chaucer himself -- are real people, with human emotions and weaknesses. When it is remembered that Chaucer wrote in English at a time when Latin was the standard literary language across western Europe, the magnitude of his achievement is even more remarkable. But Chaucer's genius needs no historical introduction; it bursts forth from every page of The Canterbury Tales.If we trust the General Prologue, Chaucer intended that each pilgrim should tell two tales on the way to Canterbury and two tales on the way back. He never finished his enormous project and even the completed tales were not finally revised. Scholars are uncertain about the order of the tales. As the printing press had yet to be invented when Chaucer wrote his works, The Canterbury Tales has been passed down in several handwritten manuscripts.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill |
| Published | 1390 |
| Pages | 521 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.48 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 148,480 |
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What genre is The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Canterbury Tales worth reading?
Based on 148.5K reader ratings, The Canterbury Tales has an average score of 3.48 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales has 521 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill. It was first published in 1390.
What is the ISBN for The Canterbury Tales?
The ISBN-13 for The Canterbury Tales is 9780140424390.0.
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