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The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd, Ted Stearn, V. A. Kolve, Glending Olson | Firefly & Fern

The Canterbury Tales

Name: The Canterbury Tales
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780140424454

by Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd, Ted Stearn, V. A. Kolve, Glending Olson

Ages 12–18young-adultmoderatestorytelling human nature social class morality pilgrimage medieval life

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Canterbury Tales is a classic collection of interconnected stories told by pilgrims traveling together to a sacred shrine, showcasing Chaucer's wit, humor, and keen observations of human nature across different social classes. Through tales of knights, merchants, and everyday people, young readers discover medieval life, timeless moral lessons, and the enduring power of storytelling itself. This foundational work of English literature introduces children to rich narratives that explore what it means to be human.

Publisher

Pub. for the Chaucer Society by K. Paul, Trench, Trubner

Pages

427

ISBN

9780140424454

Published

1478-01-01

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