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Canterbury Tales
Embark on a journey with a merry band of medieval pilgrims as they make their way to Canterbury, this time on motorcycles. Gathering at the Tabard Inn, the diverse group of travelers, including a battle-hardened knight, a refined and pretentious prioress, the bawdily charming Wife of Bath, and a thin scholar-clerk, devises a plan to pass the time on their voyage to Thomas à Becket's shrine by telling stories.
The twenty-four tales that unfold range from the high romance of ancient Greece to the low comedy of contemporary England, all masterfully adapted into graphic novel form by the talented Seymour Chwast. Chwast's illustrations perfectly capture the pointed satire of Chaucer's original work, relating tales of trust and treachery, piety and bawdiness, in a captivating style.
This graphic novel adaptation will appeal to both long-time fans of The Canterbury Tales and those encountering the timeless classic for the first time. Chwast's engaging and delectable interpretation offers a fresh perspective on the iconic stories, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of the medieval pilgrims and their unforgettable adventures.
Whether you're revisiting the beloved tales or discovering them for the first time, this unique graphic novel adaptation by Seymour Chwast promises to enchant and delight, delivering a memorable journey that seamlessly blends the timeless charm of Chaucer's original work with the modern medium of the graphic novel.
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| publisher | Bloomsbury USA; 1st edition (December 16, 2014) | ||||
| publication_date | December 16, 2014 | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| file_size | 70996 KB | ||||
| text_to_speech | Not enabled | ||||
| enhanced_typesetting | Not Enabled | ||||
| x_ray | Not Enabled | ||||
| word_wise | Not Enabled | ||||
| sticky_notes | Not Enabled | ||||
| print_length | 147 pages | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #945,944 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #377 in Literary Graphic Novels (Kindle Store) #1,069 in Classic British & Irish Fiction #1,249 in Satire | ||||
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