Publisher's Synopsis
The Tinker of Turvey or Canterbury Tales: An Early Collection of English Novels is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell and published in 1859. This book is a collection of early English novels that were written during the medieval period. The main story in the book is about a tinker named Tom who travels around England, repairing pots and pans. Along the way, he meets various characters, each with their own unique story to tell. These stories are based on the famous Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer. The book includes tales of love, adventure, and tragedy, all set against the backdrop of medieval England. The Tinker of Turvey or Canterbury Tales is a fascinating glimpse into the literary traditions of early English literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English storytelling.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.
