Arcturus Epic Classics-The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer

• 27 januari 2026
• 9781398860827

Samenvatting:

This major milestone in the history of English literature is presented in a sumptuous hardback edition with printed page edges, lavishly illustrated by and William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones.

The Canterbury Tales is an enduringly fascinating work - both an enjoyable romp through the lives of a cast of engaging characters and a window on the world of everyday life in 14th-century England. Its allegorical depths reward repeated reading. In this edition, the stories are presented in a modern English verse translation by Frank Ernest Hill which succeeds in retaining the charm of the original while ensuring the text is accessible to a general readership.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.