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The Canterbury Tales: Fifteen Tales and the General Prologue (Norton Critical Editions)
This Norton Critical Edition presents the most admired of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, with each tale presented in the original language and featuring normalized spelling and substantial annotations to aid modern readers. The Second Edition includes the much-requested "Merchant's Tale" and the "Tale of Sir Thopas," further enhancing the collection.
The "Sources and Backgrounds" section provides valuable context, enabling students to understand The Canterbury Tales in the light of relevant medieval ideas and attitudes, while also inviting comparison between Chaucer's work and his sources. This section is included for the General Prologue and for most of the tales, offering a deeper understanding of the text.
The "Criticism" section features nine essays, four of which are new to this edition, written by leading Chaucerians, including F. R. H. DuBoulay, E. Talbot Donaldson, Barbara Nolani, and Lee Patterson. These critical analyses offer diverse perspectives and insights into Chaucer's masterpiece.
Additionally, the edition includes a Chronology and Selected Bibliography, providing readers with a helpful timeline of events and a curated list of resources for further exploration of the work.
Overall, this Norton Critical Edition of The Canterbury Tales presents the most renowned of Chaucer's works in a comprehensive and accessible format, with the added benefit of scholarly annotations, contextual information, and critical analyses, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | W. W. Norton & Company; 2nd edition (May 17, 2005) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 624 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 0393925870 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-0393925876 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.03 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 5.6 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #560,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #383 in Christian Poetry (Books) #447 in Ancient & Classical Poetry #563 in British & Irish Literary Criticism (Books) | ||||
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