Miller's Tale: Geoffrey ChaucerOxford University Press, 1995 - 167 pages Presenting one of the most humorous stories of The Canterbury Tales in an accessible format, this text includes The Miller's Prologue, The Reeve's Prologue and Portrait of the Miller. It includes supportive notes which provide details on the historical and literary background to the work. One section offers activities on key themes and techniques, such as the realism in Chaucer's settings, and his imagery and characterization. The text also gives practical guidance on reading Middle English, with a glossary and a complete pronunciation guide. A chronology details Chaucer's life and works, and gives information on his contemporaries. |
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