The Canterbury Tales

This major milestone in the history of English literature is presented in a sumptuous edition complete with illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. The Canterbury Tales is an enduringly fascinating work - both an enjoyable romp through the lives of a cast of engaging characters and a window on the world of everyday life in 14th-century England. Its allegorical depths reward repeated reading. In this edition, the stories are presented in a modern English verse translation which succeeds in retaining the charm of the original while ensuring the text is accessible to a general readership.