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The Nun's Priest Prologue and Tale

The Nun's Priest Prologue and Tale
AUTHOR(S):
Geoffrey Chaucer / Valerie Allen / David Kirkham / Elizabeth Huddlestone
REGION:
Australia & New Zealand
LEVELS:
Year 9 / Year 10 / Year 11 / Year 12
SUBJECT AREA:
English
ISBN:
9781316615522
PUBLICATION DATE:
02/06/2016
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This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Nun's Priest's Prologue and Tale through a wide range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information, including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and suggestions for study. Cambridge School Chaucer makes medieval life and language more accessible, helping students appreciate Chaucer’s brilliant characters, his wit, sense of irony and love of controversy.

  • A running synopsis is included at the top of every page of the poem, providing a useful summary of the text. 
  • Glossaries aligned with the text providing clear explanation of key terms for ease of reference. 
  • Classroom activities, full-colour images and notes are included next to each page of the poem providing opportunities to discuss the characters, attitudes and provocative themes included in the Canterbury Tales. 
  • Includes full-colour illustrated information on Chaucer’s world including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage. 
  • Includes sections about the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer’s pilgrims, medieval England and Chaucer’s language, all aiding understanding of Middle English life and language. 
  • Uses the text of the poem established by Maurice Hussey in Selected Tales from Chaucer.
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Introduction
What are The Canterbury Tales?
Chaucer's language
The Nun's Priest's contribution
Text and notes: The Nun's Priest's prologue
The Nun's Priest's tale
The Nun's Priest's epilogue
The Prioress, Madame Eglentine
The Nun's Priest
Chaucer's pilgrims
Pilgrims and pilgrimages
Geoffrey Chaucer
The tale told by the Nun's Priest
The power of the Church
Peasants and the life of Chaucer's widow
Styles of writing
Questions and themes
Glossary of frequently used words

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Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance.

Cambridge School Chaucer is an excellent way of introducing students to an important period of pre-20th century literature and encouraging enjoyment and understanding of Chaucer with a wide age range.

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