The Canterbury Tales Illustrated Prologue
Author(s):
Chaucer, Geoffrey
; Alexander, Michael (editor)
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Near Fine |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Language: | English |
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| Publisher Name: | Scala Books |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| ISBN: | 9781857591132 |
| SKU: | 043526 |
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| Categories: | Classic Literature |
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Classic Literature
2008 reprint. 64pp, lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout. Glazed pictorial boards. Vivid red endpapers. 8vo. Boards very slightly bruised at spine tips. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales contains the most vivid and familiar passages from medieval English literature. This eye-catching and colourful illustrated edition features miniatures taken from the Ellesmere manuscript and closely adheres to the authentic text of Chaucer. End notes provide all the information necessary for a complete understanding of the work.
Keywords:
Canterbury Tales
English Literature
Epics
Poetry
Classic Literature
Medieval Literature
Pilgrimage
Ellesmere Manuscript
