1880 Geoffrey CHAUCER Poems Canterbury Tales Assembly of Foules Aldine Poets 6v

"If gold rusts what then can iron do"

― Geoffrey Chaucer The Canterbury Tales

'The Canterbury Tales' is one of the most famous pieces of early English literature written during the end of the 14th-century. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer this book is a collection of short stories told from the perspective of traveling pilgrims on their way to Canterbury from London. Chaucer paints an accurate portrayal of English society during the time as well as customs and social practices.

This late 19th-century printing of the poems of Chaucer includes of course 'Canterbury Tales' but also features works such as 'Cuckow and Nightgale' 'Assembly of Foules' and other lesser-known poems. This set from the 'Aldine Edition of the British Poets' was collected and edited by Richard Morris supplemented with a memoir by Harris Nicolas.

Item number: #15239

Price: $550

CHAUCER Geoffrey

Aldine Edition of the British Poets: The poetical works of Geoffrey Chaucer

London: George Bell & Sons / Bell & Daldy 1880.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumes

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in 17cm x 11cm

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George Bell & Sons / Bell & Daldy hardcover