christian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Canterbury Tales, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Short selection from the Canterbury Tales--a group of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Catherdral--in the original Middle English with definitions, followed by essays on the background of each story, plus criticisms of the texts.

Contains thirty-two entries, one for each of the pilgrims in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," that provide detailed historical descriptions of their occupations.

A study guide to Geoffrey Chaucer's classic "The Canterbury Tales" containing a Chaucer biography, historical background on the text, character sketches, plot summaries, discussion of literary devices and themes, works of criticism, a chronology, a bibliography, and essay suggestions.

A support guide for readers who are new to Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," providing information that will help them become comfortable with the material, translating difficult passages of the original text.

A collection of articles discussing "The Canterbury Tales," its language, the different interpretations, and literary characters.