num_pages: 96
description: Called the father of English literature, Goeffrey Chaucer captures the people and culture of medieval England in "The Canterbury Tales." He creates an imaginary pilgrimage during which the travelers amuse themselves by telling stories. Understanding the Canterbury Tales summarizes this pilgrimage and selected stories, identifies the travelers, and analyzes Chaucer's major themes. It tells about Chaucer's life and the history of this great work.
language: English
title: Understanding the Canterbury Tales
titlecomplete: Understanding the Canterbury Tales (Understanding Great Literature)
ratings_count: 2
series: Understanding Great Literature
publisher: Lucent