The Canterbury Tales

<p><b>This major milestone in the history of English literature is presented in a sumptuous hardback edition with printed page edges, lavishly illustrated by and William Morris and </b><b>Edward Burne-Jones</b><b>.</b><br><br><i>The Canterbury Tales</i> 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. <br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> <i>Arcturus Epic Classics </i>brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.</p>