{"product_id":"canterbury-tales-book-geoffrey-chaucer-9781398860827","title":"The Canterbury Tales","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis major milestone in the history of English literature is presented in a sumptuous hardback edition with printed page edges, lavishly illustrated by and William Morris and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEdward Burne-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e 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 by Frank Ernest Hill which succeeds in retaining the charm of the original while ensuring the text is accessible to a general readership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArcturus Epic Classics\u003c\/i\u003e brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53102242300177,"sku":"NIN9781398860827","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781398860827.jpg?v=1770313619","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/canterbury-tales-book-geoffrey-chaucer-9781398860827","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}