The Nun's Priest's Prologue and Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer (English) Paperback Boo

Description: The Nun's Priest's Prologue and Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, Elizabeth Huddlestone, Valerie Allen, David Kirkham Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Nuns Priests Prologue and Tale through a wide range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information, including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and suggestions for study. Cambridge School Chaucer makes medieval life and language more accessible, helping students appreciate Chaucers brilliant characters, his wit, sense of irony and love of controversy. Author Biography Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many to be both the father of modern English poetry and the father of the modern English novel (for Troilus and Criseyde), also distinguished himself in his lifetime as a civil servant and diplomat under three kings of England. When he was taken prisoner by the French, the King himself contributed to his ransom. When, in later years, the King wished to reward Chaucer for his services to the crown, he was granted -- among other favors -- the right to demand a daily jug of wine from the pantry of the royal butler. Toward the end of his career, he became a knight o Table of Contents Introduction; What are The Canterbury Tales?; Chaucers language; The Nuns Priests contribution; Text and notes: The Nuns Priests prologue; The Nuns Priests tale; The Nuns Priests epilogue; The Prioress, Madame Eglentine; The Nuns Priest; Chaucers pilgrims; Pilgrims and pilgrimages; Geoffrey Chaucer; The tale told by the Nuns Priest; The power of the Church; Peasants and the life of Chaucers widow; Styles of writing; Questions and themes; Glossary of frequently used words Promotional Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. Promotional "Headline" Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. Description for Bookstore This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Nuns Priests Prologue and Tale through a wide range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information, including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and suggestions for study. Cambridge School Chaucer makes medieval life and language more accessible, helping students appreciate Chaucers brilliant characters, his wit, sense of irony and love of controversy. Description for Library This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Nuns Priests Prologue and Tale through a wide range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information, including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and suggestions for study. Cambridge School Chaucer makes medieval life and language more accessible, helping students appreciate Chaucers brilliant characters, his wit, sense of irony and love of controversy. Details ISBN1316615529 Author David Kirkham Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 1316615529 ISBN-13 9781316615522 Format Paperback Series Cambridge School Chaucer Media Book Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by David Kirkham DEWEY 821.1 Death 1400 Short Title NUNS PRIESTS PROLOGUE & TALE Language English Residence ENK Pages 78 Publication Date 2016-06-02 Birth 1400 UK Release Date 2016-06-02 AU Release Date 2016-06-02 NZ Release Date 2016-06-02 Audience Age 16-19 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98495932;

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