The Clerk’s Tale

The Clerk’s Tale

Geoffrey Chaucer

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104484767
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The Clerk’s Tale is a book written by the famous English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, and was first published in 1883. This edition of the book includes a detailed life of Chaucer, as well as a comprehensive grammar guide, notes, and an etymological glossary. The book is a part of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, which is a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. The Clerk’s Tale is a story about a noblewoman named Griselda, who endures many trials and tribulations in order to prove her loyalty and devotion to her husband. This edition of the book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as it provides a wealth of information about Chaucer’s life, language, and literary style.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.

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