Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales; The Prologue and the Man of Law’s Tale (1896)

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; The Prologue And The Man Of Law's Tale is a book written by Alfred John Wyatt and published in 1896. The book features two of Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous works, The Prologue and The Man Of Law's Tale. The Prologue is the introductory part of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and features a cast of characters who are on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Man Of Law's Tale is one of the stories told by one of the characters in The Canterbury Tales and tells the story of a Syrian sultan who converts to Christianity. Wyatt's book includes a detailed analysis of both works and provides insight into the historical and cultural context in which they were written. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature and those interested in medieval literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.