Presenting one of the most humorous stories of "The Canterbury Tales" in an accessible format, this text includes "The Miller's Prologue", "The Reeve's Prologue" and "Portrait of the Miller". It includes supportive notes which provide details on the historical and literary background to the work. One section offers activities on key themes and techniques, such as the realism in Chaucer's settings, and his imagery and characterization. The text also gives practical guidance on reading Middle English, with a glossary and a complete pronunciation guide. A chronology details Chaucer's life and works, and gives information on his contemporaries.
- ISBN10 0198319886
- ISBN13 9780198319887
- Publish Date 1 July 1996 (first published 1 June 1983)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 22 January 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 176
- Language enm