The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Embark on the Timeless Journey to Canterbury

Step into the vibrant, bawdy, and profound world of medieval England with Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. This seminal masterpiece, often called the foundation of English literature, is now available in a handsome and durable softcover edition, perfect for students, collectors, and lifelong learners.

More than just a collection of stories, The Canterbury Tales is a breathtaking social panorama. Follow a colorful band of twenty-nine pilgrims as they travel from London to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. To pass the time, they agree to a storytelling contest, and from this simple premise springs an unforgettable tapestry of human experience.