Bøger af Geoffrey Chaucer

The Legend of Good Women is a collection of poems written by the renowned English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, most famous for his epic work The Canterbury Tales. This collection, believed to have been written in the late 1380s, consists of nine stories about virtuous women from history and mythology, including Cleopatra, Dido, and Lucrece. The poems are written in Chaucer's signature Middle English style and explore themes of love, loyalty, and tragedy. Each story is framed by a prologue, in which Chaucer laments his past mistreatment of women and seeks to redeem himself by celebrating their virtues. The Legend of Good Women is considered a transitional work in Chaucer's career, as it marks a departure from his earlier bawdy and satirical style towards a more serious and moralistic tone. Despite its relative obscurity compared to The Canterbury Tales, The Legend of Good Women remains an important and influential work in the canon of English literature.Cleopatra, Thisbe, Dido and more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Geoffrey Chaucer penned "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of tales, in the late 14th century. It is a collection of stories, each given by a different traveler from London to Canterbury. The stories deal with a broad variety of subjects, including morality and societal critique as well as romance and adventure. The book also contains numerous additional works by Chaucer, such as "Troilus and Cressida" and "The Book of the Duchess," in addition to "The Canterbury Tales." These poems examine the intricacies of interpersonal relationships as well as themes of love and sorrow. One of the finest poets of the Middle Ages, Chaucer had a significant impact on English literature through his works. His works are renowned for their colorful characters, complex storylines, and lyrical language, which together provide a rich and nuanced portrayal of life in the Middle Ages. Scholars and readers all around the globe continue to study and admire "The Canterbury Tales" and other poetry by Chaucer. They provide enduring insights on the intricacies of the human experience as well as a fascinating window into the culture and society of the Middle Ages.

The Parson's Tale is the final chapter of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Because of its profound Catholic content, this tale has been selectively excluded from most modern versions of Canterbury Tales. In it a humble parson, or priest, educates us on the topic of sin: its identification, repentance, and atonement. A primary emphasis is given to the seven deadly sins. Upon delving into this section, a person may subtly undergo an examination of conscience pertaining to each sin that is being discussed. This book is a guide for spiritual perfection.