The Prologue To Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

The Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: With Explanatory Notes, A Glossary, And A Life Of The Poet (1871) is a literary work by the renowned English poet and author, Geoffrey Chaucer. This book is a collection of Chaucer's iconic Prologue to the Canterbury Tales, which introduces the characters of the story and sets the stage for the epic journey to Canterbury.The book is accompanied by explanatory notes and a glossary, which provide readers with a deeper understanding of the language and context of the text. The glossary contains definitions of archaic and obscure words, making it easier for modern readers to understand the language used in the original text.Additionally, the book includes a biography of Chaucer, providing insight into the life and times of the poet. The biography delves into Chaucer's early life, his education, his career as a civil servant, and his literary achievements, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the man behind the iconic work.Overall, The Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: With Explanatory Notes, A Glossary, And A Life Of The Poet (1871) is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and lovers of literature who seek to deepen their understanding of one of the most celebrated works in English literature.For The Use Of Colleges And Schools.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.