--- product_id: 11035971 title: "The Canterbury Tales" price: "€ 2.26" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11035971-the-canterbury-tales store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Classic medieval literature Boosts literary intellect Original + modern English text The Canterbury Tales **Price:** € 2.26 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📖 Elevate your bookshelf with the ultimate medieval mind-expander! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Canterbury Tales - **How much does it cost?** € 2.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11035971-the-canterbury-tales) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Relevance:** Explore characters and satire that mirror today’s social dynamics—connect past and present. - • **Collector’s Value:** Own a well-preserved used edition that’s a badge of literary sophistication and perseverance. - • **Dual Language Edition:** Seamlessly switch between Chaucer’s original Middle English and modern translations for full comprehension. - • **Intellectual Challenge:** Conquer a demanding read that sharpens your critical thinking and cultural literacy. - • **Timeless Literary Masterpiece:** Dive into the foundational work that shaped English storytelling. ## Overview The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a revered collection of Middle English stories blending original text with modern translations. This used edition in good condition offers readers a challenging yet rewarding journey through medieval satire and poetry, perfect for those seeking to deepen their literary knowledge and cultural insight. ## Description This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary, sidebars, and notes to help the modern reader appreciate Chaucer's richly layered tales. In 1367, King Edward III of England addressed Parliament in the crude language of the masses English. Before then, the language of the Court and aristocracy had been French, and the language of the University and Church was Latin. In that same year, Geoffrey Chaucer, a young man in the court of the King, began to translate poetry from French into English. He would soon begin to write his own poetry in English, against the best advice from literary and scholarly friends, who insisted that no one would read works written in this vulgar language. They were wrong, and six hundred years later, The Canterbury Tales still reverberates with the keen observations and acerbic wit of this first truly English poet. Chaucer's understanding of human nature has given the world some of the most unforgettable characters in English literature. Travel with the Knight, the Miller, the irrepressible Wife of Bath, and the rest of the pilgrims to Canterbury as they tell the tales that have delighted, instructed, and shocked six centuries of readers. Review: Beautiful book, still timeless - The edition is gorgeous — the cover design is one of the nicest in the series, and it looks great on a shelf or as a gift. But the real win is what’s between the covers. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales is still funny, raunchy, sharp, and human centuries later. A group of pilgrims swapping stories on the road to Canterbury turns into a tour of every kind of medieval voice, from the noble to the absurd, and Chaucer’s eye for character hasn’t dulled at all. A good translation (or a side-by-side Middle English edition if you’re game) makes all the difference. Bawdy, generous, and weirdly modern in its sense of humor. Review: Ready For The Climb? - This edition of The Canterbury Tales actually contains the tales combined with other poetry (disputedly written or not written by Chaucer), depending on the work. I am no English scholar, so my review, like my knowledge of poetry, is limited. I honestly purchased this work after wishing to know what a chanticleer was. I'm sure you are familiar with the phrase "biting off more than you can chew". Years ago I read Great Expectations, which is not an easy read. The Canterbury Tales made that seem easy. I am not educated enough to explain the form of poetry within, even knowing it is not the iambic pentameter that Shakespeare used. I consider this the Mount Everest of literature. Even modernized in translation, this poetry from the Middle Ages is not simple to read due to two factors: the juxtaposition of the words in each line throws your present-day reading comprehension for a loop, although sometimes you luckily fall into a rhythm, once you get the hang of it. Also, due to the use of Old (?) English terms we may not understand (followed by asterisks), the modern substitutes for them are provided at the end of the line, helpful but requiring one to start a line, jump to the end and then jump back to continue the line. I understand the meaning of "you knew the job was hard when you took it" and my personal quirks required me to finish this important work of literature once I started it. Reading this work required a substantial time investment. Maybe because this material exceeds my intelligence and a true scholar finds it a cake walk. But, honestly, once I finished, I felt like my brain had climbed Everest and was ready for something lighter. Whatever your motivation to read this, your most important qualities are patience and perseverence as you press on. Enjoy what I consider a hard-won battle to read Chaucer and learn about poetry from the Middle Ages and its contribution to English literature. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,098,849 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #319 in Medieval Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,844 Reviews | ## Images ![The Canterbury Tales - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L20U+YcBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book, still timeless *by M***M on May 29, 2026* The edition is gorgeous — the cover design is one of the nicest in the series, and it looks great on a shelf or as a gift. But the real win is what’s between the covers. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales is still funny, raunchy, sharp, and human centuries later. A group of pilgrims swapping stories on the road to Canterbury turns into a tour of every kind of medieval voice, from the noble to the absurd, and Chaucer’s eye for character hasn’t dulled at all. A good translation (or a side-by-side Middle English edition if you’re game) makes all the difference. Bawdy, generous, and weirdly modern in its sense of humor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ready For The Climb? *by F***S on October 1, 2025* This edition of The Canterbury Tales actually contains the tales combined with other poetry (disputedly written or not written by Chaucer), depending on the work. I am no English scholar, so my review, like my knowledge of poetry, is limited. I honestly purchased this work after wishing to know what a chanticleer was. I'm sure you are familiar with the phrase "biting off more than you can chew". Years ago I read Great Expectations, which is not an easy read. The Canterbury Tales made that seem easy. I am not educated enough to explain the form of poetry within, even knowing it is not the iambic pentameter that Shakespeare used. I consider this the Mount Everest of literature. Even modernized in translation, this poetry from the Middle Ages is not simple to read due to two factors: the juxtaposition of the words in each line throws your present-day reading comprehension for a loop, although sometimes you luckily fall into a rhythm, once you get the hang of it. Also, due to the use of Old (?) English terms we may not understand (followed by asterisks), the modern substitutes for them are provided at the end of the line, helpful but requiring one to start a line, jump to the end and then jump back to continue the line. I understand the meaning of "you knew the job was hard when you took it" and my personal quirks required me to finish this important work of literature once I started it. Reading this work required a substantial time investment. Maybe because this material exceeds my intelligence and a true scholar finds it a cake walk. But, honestly, once I finished, I felt like my brain had climbed Everest and was ready for something lighter. Whatever your motivation to read this, your most important qualities are patience and perseverence as you press on. Enjoy what I consider a hard-won battle to read Chaucer and learn about poetry from the Middle Ages and its contribution to English literature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Increíble *by K***客 on August 22, 2026* Es una novela que se suceden todos relatos en el mundo hoy. 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