Beyond its importance as a literary work of unvarnished genius, Geoffrey Chaucer’s unfinished epic poem is also one of the most beloved works in the English language-and for good reason: It is lively, absorbing, perceptive, and outrageously funny. But despite the brilliance of Chaucer’s work, the continual evolution of our language has rendered his words unfamiliar to many of us. Esteemed poet, translator, and scholar Burton Raffel’s magnificent new unabridged translation brings Chaucer’s poetry back to life, ensuring that none of the original’s wit, wisdom, or humanity is lost to the modern reader. This Modern Library edition also features an Introduction by the widely influential medievalist and author John Miles Foley that discusses Chaucer’s work as well as his life and times.
Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 11/10/2009
Series: Modern Library Classics
Pages: 672
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.30w x 1.42d
ISBN: 9780812978452
Language: English
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