The Franklin's Prologue and Tale

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

Geoffrey Chaucer (Author), Valerie Allen (Edited by), David Kirkham (Edited by)

9781316615539, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 June 2016

96 pages
22.8 x 15 x 0.4 cm, 0.15 kg

Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Franklin'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.

Introduction
What are The Canterbury Tales?
Chaucer's language
The Franklin's contribution
Text and notes: The portrait of the Franklin (from The General Prologue)
The Franklin's prologue
The Franklin's tale
Chaucer's pilgrims
Pilgrims and pilgrimages
Geoffrey Chaucer
Symbolism in The Franklin's Tale
Literary devices
The changing world of Chaucer's England
Gentillesse
Astronomy and astrology in The Franklin's Tale
Themes in The Franklin's Tale
Glossary of frequently used words

Subject Areas: Educational: English literature [YQE]