"The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a literary masterpiece that offers a vivid and entertaining glimpse into the lives of various pilgrims journeying to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Written in Middle English in the late 14th century, the collection of tales features a diverse cast of characters from different social classes and walks of life, each sharing their own stories along the pilgrimage route.
Through the tales told by the pilgrims, Chaucer provides a rich tapestry of medieval society, offering insights into the values, beliefs, and cultural norms of the time. The tales encompass a wide range of genres, including romance, comedy, tragedy, and satire, and cover themes such as love, betrayal, greed, and morality.
Among the most famous tales in the collection are "The Knight's Tale," "The Miller's Tale," "The Wife of Bath's Tale," and "The Pardoner's Tale," each showcasing Chaucer's skill as a storyteller and his keen observation of human nature. Through his characters and their narratives, Chaucer explores timeless truths about the human condition, revealing the complexities and contradictions of human behavior.
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Höhe: 220 mm
Breite: 170 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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979-10-419-9564-6 (9791041995646)
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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s - 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.
