The Reeve's Prologue and Tale

The Reeve's Prologue and Tale

The Reeve's Prologue and Tale

1st Edition
Geoffrey Chaucer, A. C. Spearing, J. E. Spearing
September 2016
Print
9781316615614

The classic respected series in a stunning new design.

£15.75
GBP
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Overview

This edition includes the full, complete text of The Reeve's Prologue and Tale and The Cook's Prologue and the Fragment of his Tale from the highly-respected Selected Tales series. In the original Middle English, this edition includes an in-depth introduction by A. C. Spearing and J. E Spearing, detailed notes and a comprehensive glossary.

Features

  • The complete text of The Reeve's Prologue and Tale and The Cook's Prologue and the Fragment of his Tale in a stunning new design.
  • Complete with an in-depth introduction by A. C. Spearing and J. E. Spearing providing historical context and aiding understanding of Chaucer’s poetic devices and literary style.
  • Includes detailed notes and a comprehensive glossary.

Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Note on the text
  • The Portraits of the Reeve and the Cook
  • The Reeve's Prologue
  • The Reeve's Tale
  • The Cook's Prologue
  • The Cook's Tale
  • Notes
  • Suggestions for further reading
  • Glossary.

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