Publisher's Synopsis
Chaucer's Prologue and Knight's Tale: Designed to Serve as an Introduction to the Study of English Literature (1901) is a book written by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. The book serves as an introduction to the study of English literature, and it includes Chaucer's famous prologue and knight's tale. The prologue is a part of Chaucer's larger work, The Canterbury Tales, which tells the story of a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The prologue introduces the characters and their stories, providing a glimpse into medieval English society. The knight's tale is one of the stories told by the pilgrims, and it tells the story of two knights who fall in love with the same woman and must compete for her affection.The book also includes critical analysis and commentary on Chaucer's work, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the themes and literary techniques used by the poet. It is a valuable resource for students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the works of Chaucer and the medieval period.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.
