Pre-Owned Paperback – Translated by Nevill Coghill

Product Overview

A cornerstone of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is a vivid and often humorous portrait of medieval society. This Penguin Classics edition, translated into modern English by Nevill Coghill, brings Chaucer’s timeless storytelling to life for contemporary readers.

Told through the voices of a diverse group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, each tale captures a unique view of human nature — from moral lessons to bawdy comedy — making this one of the most entertaining and enduring literary works of all time.

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Good

• Minor creasing to cover and spine

• Small surface marks on the back cover

• Pages clean, binding tight

• No writing or highlighting inside

📚 This is a pre-owned (second-hand) copy showing light wear consistent with age, but remains in good, readable condition.

Details

• Author: Geoffrey Chaucer

• Translator: Nevill Coghill

• Publisher: Penguin Classics

• ISBN: 0140440224

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English (Modern Translation)

• Genre: Classic Literature / Poetry / Medieval

• Series: Penguin Classics

Summary

This faithful modern English translation captures the wit, satire, and warmth of Chaucer’s original verse. Ideal for students, collectors, and lovers of classic literature.