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The Pardoners Tale, The Frankeleyns Tale, The Nonne Preestes Tale: in Middle English (Complete Classics)
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Product Description
These three tales from "The Canterbury Tales" are read in the original Middle English by Richard Bebb under the direction of Britain's foremost Chaucer scholar, Derek Brewer. This was Bebb's last recording - he died shortly after finishing it - but though ill at the time, his strong professional ethic ensured that it lacks none of the brightness and accuracy that he brought to his two other Chaucer recordings on Naxos AudioBooks, "The General Prologue" and "The Knyghtes Tale".
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #271125 in Books
- Published on: 2007-02-28
- Released on: 2007-02-06
- Number of discs: 2
- Formats: Audiobook, Classical
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 2
- Binding: Audio CD
Editorial Reviews
Review
Timeless tales promising to spark the imagination and offer hours of enjoyment. These books will surely get your child into the reading habit. -- Motherhood, Singapore 20021101 ... recommended for young readers (for the illustrations as well as for the retellings... -- TES TEACHER 20020705 A TALE that is more than 600 years old and still has the power to hold children's interest has got to be worth a look. -- Aberdeen Evening News 20020701 Can be recommended for young readers (for the illustrations as well as for the retellings). -- Times Educational Supplement 20020705
About the Author
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English author, poet, philosopher, bureaucrat (courtier), and diplomat. He is often referred to as the Father of English Literature.
From AudioFile
These three of Chaucer's most well-known tales will be familiar to any seasoned scholar or veteran of English 101. There's just one thing--Richard Bebb reads the selections in the original Middle English. Under the guidance of British Chaucer scholar Derek Brewer, Bebb's performance is so expressive and engaging as to make the "language barrier" secondary to the experience of simply listening to the cadence, rhythm, and poetry inherent in the words. This volume is perfect for any English literature classroom, as Bebb's reading communicates both Chaucer's biting humor and his literary grace. Bebb's recording is a great way for students and aficionados alike to get an authentic sampling of Chaucer's masterpiece. A.A. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
