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The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer; Edited From Numerous Manuscripts By The Rev. Walter W. Skeat
by Chaucer, Geoffrey
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1920. Near fine. 8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (190 x 133 mm); pp xxiv +732 + 149 Glossarial Index; illustrated frontispiece with tissue guard. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco over tan cloth, gilt fillets on boards, 5 raised bands, with gilt decoration and titles on spine; blue-grey endpapers, t.e.g. Spine somewhat sunned but interior clean and bright, with square and tight binding.
Stamped with "Hatchards J87 Piccadilly" to front end paper. Widely considered the "father of English literature", Geoffrey Chaucer (1340s - 1400) is best known for The Canterbury Tales. He is seen as crucial in legitimising the literary use of Middle English when the dominant literary languages in England were still Anglo-Norman French and Latin. Among Chaucer's many other works are The Book of the Duchess, The House of Fame, The Legend of Good Women, and Troilus and Criseyde.
Chaucer also achieved fame in his lifetime as a philosopher, an astronomer, a civil servant, diplomat, and member of Parliament. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey.
Stamped with "Hatchards J87 Piccadilly" to front end paper. Widely considered the "father of English literature", Geoffrey Chaucer (1340s - 1400) is best known for The Canterbury Tales. He is seen as crucial in legitimising the literary use of Middle English when the dominant literary languages in England were still Anglo-Norman French and Latin. Among Chaucer's many other works are The Book of the Duchess, The House of Fame, The Legend of Good Women, and Troilus and Criseyde.
Chaucer also achieved fame in his lifetime as a philosopher, an astronomer, a civil servant, diplomat, and member of Parliament. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey.
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 749
- Title
- The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer; Edited From Numerous Manuscripts By The Rev. Walter W. Skeat
- Author
- Chaucer, Geoffrey
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Clarendon Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1920
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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