The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer was an English author, poet, philosopher, bureaucrat, courtier and diplomat. Although he wrote many works, he is best remembered for his unfinished frame narrative The Canterbury Tales. Sometimes called the father of English literature, Chaucer is credited by some scholars as the first author to demonstrate the artistic legitimacy of the vernacular English language, rather than French or Latin. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Chaucer

Glending Olson is the author of the classic collection, The Canterbury Tales. This foundational work of English literature offers a vivid look at medieval life through its memorable characters and stories.

John E. Cunningham is the author of the classic The Canterbury Tales. This collection of stories offers a lively look at medieval life through a variety of voices and genres.

Peter Ackroyd is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London. For his novels about English history and culture and his biographies of, among others, William Blake, Charles Dickens, T. S. Eliot and Sir Thomas More, he won the Somerset Maugham Award and two Whitbread Awards. He is noted for the volume of work he has produced, the range of styles therein, his skill at assuming different voices and the depth of his research. He was elect...

Ted Stearn brought us the classic collection The Canterbury Tales. He's known for his work in medieval literature.

V. A. Kolve is the author of the classic collection, The Canterbury Tales. This foundational work in English literature showcases his skill in narrative poetry and character development.