Chaucerâs greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society, and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of The Knightâs Tale to the joyous bawdy of the Millerâs; all are told with a freshness and vigour in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear.
Chaucerâs greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society, and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of The Knightâs Tale to the joyous bawdy of the Millerâs; all are told with a freshness and vigour in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear.