Beyond its importance as a literary work of unvarnished genius, Geoffrey Chaucerās unfinished epic poem is also one of the most beloved works in the English languageāand for good reason: it is lively, absorbing, perceptive, and outrageously funny. But despite the brilliance of Chaucerās work, the continual evolution of our language has rendered his words unfamiliar to many of us. Esteemed poet, translator, and scholar Burton Raffelās magnificent new unabridged translation brings Chaucerās poetry back to life, ensuring that none of the originalās wit, wisdom, or humanity is lost to the modern reader. This edition also features an introduction by the widely influential medievalist and author John Miles Foley that discusses Chaucerās work as well as his life and times.
Beyond its importance as a literary work of unvarnished genius, Geoffrey Chaucerās unfinished epic poem is also one of the most beloved works in the English languageāand for good reason: it is lively, absorbing, perceptive, and outrageously funny. But despite the brilliance of Chaucerās work, the continual evolution of our language has rendered his words unfamiliar to many of us. Esteemed poet, translator, and scholar Burton Raffelās magnificent new unabridged translation brings Chaucerās poetry back to life, ensuring that none of the originalās wit, wisdom, or humanity is lost to the modern reader. This edition also features an introduction by the widely influential medievalist and author John Miles Foley that discusses Chaucerās work as well as his life and times.