Geoffrey Chaucer

Broschiertes Buch

The Pardoner's Prologue And Tale (1902)

Beschreibung

The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a literary work by Geoffrey Chaucer, a 14th-century English poet. This book is part of the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written in Middle English that follows a group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury. The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale tells the story of a corrupt church official, the Pardoner, who sells indulgences to people in exchange for their forgiveness of sins. The Pardoner is portrayed as a hypocrite who preaches against greed and avarice while being guilty of those very sins himself. In his tale, the Pardoner tells the story of three young men who set out to find Death and end up killing each other in a fit of greed and jealousy. The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a satirical critique of the church and its officials, as well as a commentary on the dangers of greed and the corrupting influence of power.A Critical Edition.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: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781437297997
• ISBN-10: 1437297994
• Artikelnr.: 25884472