The Canterbury Tales
Geoffrey Chaucer
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The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd
Published
Jan 01, 2019
Publisher
Memoria Pr
Pages
321
ISBN-13
9781547702060
ISBN-10
1547702060
Description
A collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century. The tales (mostly in verse, although some are in prose) are told as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. In a long list of works, including Troilus and Criseyde, House of Fame, and Parliament of Fowls, The Canterbury Tales was Chaucer's magnum opus. He uses the tales and the descriptions of the characters to paint an ironic and critical portrait of English society at the time, and particularly of the Church. Structurally, the collection bears the influence of The Decameron, which Chaucer is said to have come across during his first diplomatic mission to Italy in 1372. However, Chaucer peoples his tales with 'sondry folk' rather than Boccaccio's fleeing nobles.
Subjects
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The Fall of the House of Usher
The Book Thief
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Canterbury Tales?
This edition of The Canterbury Tales has approximately 321 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Canterbury Tales?
For most readers, The Canterbury Tales typically takes between 6h 41m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Canterbury Tales?
The estimated word count for The Canterbury Tales is approximately 80,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer, John E. Cunningham, Peter Ackroyd.
When was The Canterbury Tales published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jan 01, 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.