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Canterbury Tales

Canterbury Tales

Di: Geoffrey Chaucer
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Dive into the enchanting world of The Canterbury Tales, a remarkable collection of stories penned by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. Written in Middle English, this literary masterpiece features a diverse array of tales, some original and others inspired by existing works, all woven into a captivating frame story. Join a lively group of pilgrims on their journey from Southwark to Canterbury as they share their tales en route to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. From themes of courtly love and treachery to avarice, the narratives span a variety of genres, including romance, Breton lai, sermons, beast fables, and fabliaux. The characters, introduced in the General Prologue, bring to life stories of profound cultural significance. This rendition, edited by D. Laing Purves (1838-1873) for popular enjoyment, features mostly updated language for a modern audience. (Summary by Wikipedia/Gesine)Copyright Nature and Animals Arte Mondiale Storia e critica della letteratura
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    4 ore e 28 min
  • Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy

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    6 ore e 59 min
  • Afternoon in July-Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon

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    34 min
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