The Clerkes Tale

The Clerkes Tale is a book written by the famous English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This edition, published in 1888, includes not only the text of the tale but also a life of Chaucer, grammar notes, and an etymological glossary to help readers better understand the language and context of the story.The Clerkes Tale is one of the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The tale is about a young clerk named Griselda who is married to a nobleman named Walter. Walter tests Griselda's loyalty and obedience through a series of cruel and unusual demands, but she remains steadfast and devoted throughout.The life of Chaucer included in this edition provides readers with insight into the author's background and influences, while the grammar notes and glossary help to clarify some of the more difficult language used in the tale. Overall, The Clerkes Tale is a fascinating work of literature that offers a glimpse into the medieval world and the values that were important to people during that time.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.