Geoffrey Chaucer

Broschiertes Buch

Palamon And Arcite

Or The Knight's Tale From Chaucer (1898)

Herausgeber: Cook, May Estelle

Beschreibung

Palamon and Arcite: Or The Knight's Tale From Chaucer (1898) is a book that features the tale of two knights who are both in love with the same woman. The book is written by Geoffrey Chaucer, a renowned English poet and author who is often referred to as the father of English literature. The story follows the two knights, Palamon and Arcite, as they compete for the love of the beautiful Emelye. The tale is set in ancient Greece and is filled with epic battles, romance, and drama. The book is considered a classic of English literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre. The edition of the book published in 1898 includes illustrations that bring the story to life and make it even more engaging. Overall, Palamon and Arcite: Or The Knight's Tale From Chaucer (1898) is a timeless masterpiece that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers to this day.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.

Autor

Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) was an English poet and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. He is best known for his epic work "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Chaucer was born into a family of wealthy merchants in London and was well-educated in several languages, including French and Italian. He worked as a civil servant and diplomat for much of his life, holding various positions in the court of King Edward III and later in the household of John of Gaunt. Chaucer began writing poetry in the 1360s, and his early works include "The Book of the Duchess" and "The House of Fame." However, it was "The Canterbury Tales" that cemented his reputation as a literary giant. The work, which was never completed, contains stories of all kinds, from bawdy jokes to poignant tragedies, and is notable for its vivid characterizations and its commentary on social and religious issues of the time. Chaucer's influence on English literature cannot be overstated. His works helped to establish English as a literary language in its own right, and his style and themes were emulated by countless writers in the centuries that followed.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 265g
• ISBN-13: 9781437065459
• ISBN-10: 1437065457
• Artikelnr.: 25516943