Title: CliffsNotes Chaucer's The Canterbury tales
Description: The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.   Join Chaucer's band of pilgrims on their journey in CliffsNotes on The Canterbury   Tales.  Chaucer's narrators represent a wide spectrum of society with various ranks and occupations. From the distinguished and noble Knight, to the pious abbess, the honorable Clerk, the rich landowner, the worldly and crude Wife, and on down the scale to the low, vulgar Miller and Carpenter, and the corrupt Pardoner.   Let this study guide reveal Chaucer's genius at understanding basic human nature as reflected in his tales. You'll also gain insight into the background and influences of the author. Other features that help you study include     Character analyses of major players  A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters  Critical essays  A review section that tests your knowledge  A Resource  Center  full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites     Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Subjects: Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature, Examinations, Literary Criticism, Nonfiction, Study guides, Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400. -- Examinations -- Study guides, English literature, outlines, syllabi, etc., Chaucer, geoffrey, -1400, English poetry, history and criticism, middle english, 1100-1500, Epic poetry, history and criticism
People: Geoffrey Chaucer (d. 1400)