{"product_id":"the-canterbury-tales-geoffrey-chaucer-9781398849211","title":"The Canterbury Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis major milestone in the history of English literature is presented in a sumptuous hardback edition with printed page edges, lavishly illustrated by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 by Frank Ernest Hill which succeeds in retaining the charm of the original while ensuring the text is accessible to a general readership. This text is accompanied by lavish illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris, originally produced for the Kelmscott Chaucer in 1896. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Chaucer","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48575797133555,"sku":"9781398849211","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781398849211.jpg?v=1772048263","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-canterbury-tales-geoffrey-chaucer-9781398849211","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}