Canterbury Tales I: 3 Cd's

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CANTERBURY DELIGHTS

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Trade Paperback)

10 years ago

Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" tells us more than mere pilgrims' tales. First, the Middle English of Chaucer's time makes us realise and appreciate the evolution of the English language. The irony, sarcasm, and wit of Pilgrim Chaucer as the Narrator delights the literary buds of our human intellect. Curious minds should take delight in learning about the social and moral fabric that are woven throughout each pilgrim's character and the tales that is spun by that pilgrim; that is the… + read more

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One of the most seminal works of English lit.

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Hardcover)

9 years ago

This tour de force from literary genius Geoffrey Chaucer serves as the foundation of storytelling for the common man (and woman). There is bawdiness aplenty -- perfect for fans of Adam Sandler and Tom Green (provided they don't mind tackling some Middle English) -- to go along with traditional adventures and fables. This mix ensures that there is something for everyone, despite the absence of the girls with guns that Paul Grimes yearns for in his 12th of January review. The lessons and… + read more

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post modern punk rubbish

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Trade Paperback)

10 years ago

a famous book yes? a good book? no. In an attempt to relive the lives of pilgrims from the medieviel times, Chaucer has gone for the jugular here and missed completely. If you are going to write a story involving 30 different people, it would be a good idea to introduce a couple of outrageous characters to spice up the tale. I suggest Mr Chaucer cut the narrative and up the tempo in his next novel. More action, less talk !! Guns, Girls and exotic locations are the way to get noticed nowadays Mr… + read more

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post modern punk rubbish

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Hardcover)

10 years ago

a famous book? yes. a good book? no. In an attempt to relive the lives of pilgrims from the medieviel times, Chaucer has gone for the jugular here and missed completely. If you are going to write a story involving 30 different people, it would be a good idea to introduce a couple of outrageous characters to spice up the tale. I suggest Mr Chaucer cut the narrative and up the tempo in his next novel. More action, less talk !! Guns, Girls and exotic locations are the way to get noticed nowadays… + read more

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post modern punk rubbish

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Hardcover)

10 years ago

a famous book yes? a good book? no. In an attempt to relive the lives of pilgrims from the medieval times, Chaucer has gone for the jugular here and missed completely. If you are going to write a story involving 30 different people, it would be a good idea to introduce a couple of outrageous characters to spice up the tale. I suggest Mr Chaucer cut the narrative and up the tempo in his next novel. More action, less talk !! Guns, Girls and exotic locations are the way to get noticed nowadays Mr… + read more

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Rollicking and Ribald

This review is from: The Canterbury Tales (Hardcover)

11 years ago

If you like to listen to stories about people, read The Canterbury Tales. It is a masterpiece, but not for the faint of heart. It's best to read a modern translation since Chaucer's English is tricky to understand. Chaucer died before he finished his tales and those of us who enjoy his writing lose out because of it.

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