--- product_id: 1415324 title: "The Canterbury Tales in Modern Verse (Hackett Classics)" brand: "geoffrey chaucerjoseph glaser" price: "€ 27.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1415324-the-canterbury-tales-in-modern-verse-hackett-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Canterbury Tales in Modern Verse (Hackett Classics) **Brand:** geoffrey chaucerjoseph glaser **Price:** € 27.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Canterbury Tales in Modern Verse (Hackett Classics) by geoffrey chaucerjoseph glaser - **How much does it cost?** € 27.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1415324-the-canterbury-tales-in-modern-verse-hackett-classics) ## Best For - geoffrey chaucerjoseph glaser enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted geoffrey chaucerjoseph glaser brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Canterbury Tales in Modern Verse (Hackett Classics) ## Images ![The Canterbury Tales in Modern Verse (Hackett Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wfZLffZRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Questionable language *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022* I am investigating whether this translator put too much of his own culture in this translation because of offensive words used on several pages. I don't remember this type of language being used in other translations I have read so I am in process of comparing. My recommendation is if someone wants one more true to Chaucer's work to choose another translation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, I appreciate Chaucer *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2007* I'm not an English major, or into great literature. I just like to read good books. As part of my search for a good read, I stumbled across this translation of Chaucer, and it caught my interest.I'm glad it did. I found this translation of Chaucer simply fantastic. This translation is different in that it doesn't constrain itself to using the same number of syllables per line as the original. So instead of forcing things, it used a more modern form that is really fun to read. English has changed, and we don't pronounce words the same any more, and this translation realizes that, and so produces something that is probably closer to the original intent.Sure, reading the original, or a totally "faithful" translation might seem to be more "pure" to hard core literary folks, but this translation in many ways is more pure to the original spirit of the work. I would imagine that the contemporaries of Chaucer could enjoy the original as much as I enjoyed this translation. And it didn't take lots of effort to read - it was just fun.So, if you were exposed to Chaucer in high school or college, and just never got it, or hated trying to make sense of the original or translations that tried to follow the original meter exactly, then I think you should re-visit Chaucer with this great translation.Congratulations to Joseph Glaser for this bold translation that makes Chaucer accessible to the modern reader. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this translation *by G***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015* It is very accessible and easy to understand. The meanings are clear and there is some explanation of cultural norms of the times. Mostly, you could get this book for the hilarity of the stories. Funny is funny, raunchy is raunchy, and it is good to know that being able to laugh at the human condition is important in whatever century one may find oneself in. The stories are the experiences of many very different folk, text they all fit together gently as a whole.If you are too delicate or young to read about special relationships, there is a great deal of value, worth, and interest in the purely spiritual anecdotes and learned information. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1415324-the-canterbury-tales-in-modern-verse-hackett-classics](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1415324-the-canterbury-tales-in-modern-verse-hackett-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*