{"product_id":"the-canterbury-tales-by-geoffrey-chaucer","title":"The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eGeoffrey Chaucer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark of English literature, written in the late 14th century. The book is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"315\"\u003ecollection of stories\u003c\/strong\u003e told by a diverse group of pilgrims journeying from London to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. To pass the time, the pilgrims agree to tell tales along the way, with each story reflecting the narrator’s personality, class, and worldview. The storytellers include a knight, a miller, a nun, a merchant, and others from different walks of medieval life. Their tales range from romantic and heroic to bawdy and humorous, offering a vivid portrayal of human nature and social issues of the time. Through this rich tapestry of characters and genres—satire, allegory, fable, and romance—Chaucer explores themes like morality, hypocrisy, love, and power, while painting a lively picture of 14th-century English society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eGeoffrey Chaucer\u003c\/strong\u003e (c. 1343–1400) is often called the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eFather of English literature\u003c\/strong\u003e and was one of the first writers to demonstrate the literary potential of the English vernacular, rather than Latin or French. Born into a middle-class family in London, Chaucer held various positions in royal service, including that of a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant under three kings. His exposure to different classes, cultures, and languages greatly influenced his writing. While \u003cem data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/em\u003e is his most famous work, Chaucer also wrote notable poems such as \u003cem data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eTroilus and Criseyde\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eThe Book of the Duchess\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing is celebrated for its wit, realism, and psychological insight, and it laid the foundation for much of modern English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259229528250,"sku":"35JSLWWE9-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/gc_a67e1623-bacd-434f-b89b-4b0190b5533e.jpg?v=1761152467","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-canterbury-tales-by-geoffrey-chaucer","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}