Publisher's Synopsis
The Canterbury Pilgrims: A Comedy is a play written by Percy Mackaye and first published in 1908. The play is a modern retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic work, The Canterbury Tales. The story follows a group of pilgrims who are traveling to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. Along the way, they entertain each other with stories that reflect their individual personalities and experiences.Mackaye's version of The Canterbury Tales is set in the early 20th century and features a diverse cast of characters, including a suffragist, a labor leader, a poet, and a socialite. The play explores themes of class, gender, and social justice, and is often seen as a commentary on the political and social issues of the time.The Canterbury Pilgrims: A Comedy is known for its lively and humorous dialogue, as well as its use of music and dance. The play was well-received by audiences and critics when it was first performed and has since become a staple of the American theater canon. It is often studied in literature and drama courses and has been adapted for film and television.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.
