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    The Canterbury Tales
    The Canterbury Tales
    The Canterbury Tales
    Audiobook19 hours

    The Canterbury Tales

    Written by Geoffrey Chaucer

    Narrated by Multiple Narrators

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    The classic collection of beloved tales, both sacred and profane, of travelers in medieval England.

    One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English. The Canterbury Tales (Middle English: Tales of Caunterbury) is a collection of over 20 stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century, during the time of the Hundred Years' War.

    The tales (mostly written in verse, although some are in prose) are presented 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.

    An Author's Republic audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMay 10, 2017
    ISBN9781518949715
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    Geoffrey Chaucer

    Often referred to as the father of English poetry, Geoffrey Chaucer was a fourteenth-century philosopher, alchemist, astrologer, bureaucrat, diplomat, and author of many significant poems. Chaucer’s writing was influential in English literary tradition, as it introduced new rhyming schemes and helped develop the vernacular tradition—the use of everyday English—rather than the literary French and Latin, which were common in written works of the time. Chaucer’s best-known—and most imitated—works include The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, The Book of the Duchess, and The House of Fame.

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    • 2/5
      Sadly disappointing.

      Excited to find it recorded in Middle English (rather than the dreaded Nevill Coghill version); but on listening, pronunciation was all wrong and (to my taste) spoken with poor feel both for prosody and for meaning. Often enough these problems combine to rob the lines of syllables, so that proper scansion is totally banished.

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    • 1/5
      This is by far the worst audiobook I've ever listened to on Scribd and one of the worse I've experienced in general, and I say that as a fan of amateur audiobooks. I had to give up half-way through chapter 4 because the absolutely awful narration was giving me a migraine. I don't know if the other narrators are better and I'm not going to keep listening to find out. This one I'm gonna read with my eyes.

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    • 5/5
      The procession that crosses Chaucer's pages is as full of life and as richly textured as a medieval tapestry. The Knight, the Miller, the Friar, the Squire, the Prioress, the Wife of Bath, and others who make up the cast of characters -- including Chaucer himself -- are real people, with human emotions and weaknesses. When it is remembered that Chaucer wrote in English at a time when Latin was the standard literary language across western Europe, the magnitude of his achievement is even more remarkable. But Chaucer's genius needs no historical introduction; it bursts forth from every page of The Canterbury Tales.

      If we trust the General Prologue, Chaucer intended that each pilgrim should tell two tales on the way to Canterbury and two tales on the way back. He never finished his enormous project and even the completed tales were not finally revised. Scholars are uncertain about the order of the tales. As the printing press had yet to be invented when Chaucer wrote his works, The Canterbury Tales has been passed down in several handwritten manuscripts.

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    • 5/5
      One of the best books I have read in my life
      Wonderful and beautiful book, wonderful words and all their meanings.
      I recommend anyone to read it
      thank you brother

    • 5/5
      The Canterbury Tales stands as a cornerstone of English literature, renowned for its vivid portrayal of medieval society, its diverse cast of characters, and its rich tapestry of storytelling.
    • 2/5
      Not well read, the text mispronounced and uninspired unenthusiastic reading
    • 1/5
      poor quality recording, miss-pronounciation of words especially and typically by americans
    • 5/5
      The Canterbury Tales encompasses a wide range of literary genres and themes, including romance, comedy, satire, and moral allegory. From ribald fabliaux to courtly romances and moralizing tales, Chaucer demonstrates his mastery of diverse storytelling traditions, making each tale a unique and memorable experience for listeners.
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      One of the most striking features of "The Canterbury Tales is its diverse cast of characters, each representing a different social class, profession, or personality type. From the noble Knight and the bawdy Wife of Bath to the pious Prioress and the cunning Miller, Chaucer's characters come to life through their distinctive voices, mannerisms, and storytelling styles, offering a rich and nuanced portrayal of medieval life.
    • 5/5
      This classic work comes to life in this engaging audiobook adaptation, offering listeners an immersive journey through Chaucer's masterful depiction of human nature, social commentary, and timeless tales of love, humor, and morality.
    • 2/5
      Yeah... Not my kind of book. I had to power through most of it.
    • 5/5
      The Canterbury Tales remains as relevant and engaging today as it was in Chaucer's time. Its exploration of universal themes such as love, friendship, betrayal, and redemption transcends the confines of its historical context, resonating with readers of all ages and backgrounds.
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