Chaucer is the first great English poet whose name we know, and also the first great English storyteller. The prologue to "The Canterbury tales" is presented here in Middle English (with modern subtitles on screen); "The pardoner's tale" is acted out in Nevill Coghill's modern rendering.
"This program concentrates on Chaucer, the first great poet in English, author of "The Canterbury Tales". It makes plain that storytelling is one of the traditional functions of verse."
""The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales is presented here in Middle English (with modern subtitles on screen); "The Pardoner's Tale" is acted out in Nevill Coghill's modern rendering."--Cassette container."
"An introduction to Chaucer and his poetry with evocative recitations from Canterbury Tales in middle and modern English."
"Chaucer is the first great English poet whose name we know, and also the first great English storyteller. The prologue to "The Canterbury tales" is presented here in Middle English (with modern subtitles on screen); "The pardoner's tale" is acted out in Nevill Coghill's modern rendering."@en
"Chaucer is the first great English poet whose name we know, and also the first great English storyteller. The prologue to "The Canterbury tales" is presented here in Middle English (with modern subtitles on screen); "The pardoner's tale" is acted out in Nevill Coghill's modern rendering."
"Chaucer is the first great English poet whose name we know, and also the first great English storyteller. The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales is presented in Middle English (with modern subtitles) ; "The pardoner's tale" is acted out in Nevill Coghill's modern rendering."
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