The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems
A group of pilgrims riding from London to Canterbury agree to pass the time by telling stories, and the result is a portrait of fourteenth-century England by turns bawdy, pious, tender and sharp: the Knight, the Miller, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner and the rest. This edition, prepared by D. Laing Purves for general readers, prints the Tales in lightly modernized spelling with glosses, together with Troilus and Cressida, The House of Fame, The Assembly of Fowls and a number of shorter pieces, some of which were attributed to Chaucer in the nineteenth century but are no longer thought to be his. It is a convenient single volume for anyone who wants the poems without a scholarly apparatus. The collection is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first section free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems
The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Geoffrey Chaucer can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems online?
Yes. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems in the public domain?
Yes. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Geoffrey Chaucer is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems?
About 18 h 34 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems?
The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Geoffrey Chaucer is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
