Penny'S Colouring And Activity Book (Snailsbury Tales)
Author: Peter Ackroyd
Condition: New
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Publisher: Orion / Phoenix
Language: English
Publication Year: 2005
In this volume of the "Brief Lives" series, Peter Ackroyd presents a sharp, engaging biography of Geoffrey Chaucer. He explores the life of the man often called the "Father of English Literature," tracking his career as a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant in the tumultuous 14th century, all while he was fundamentally reshaping the English language through poetry.
The book paints a vivid picture of medieval London and the Royal Court, showing how Chaucer’s diverse experiences informed the varied voices found in The Canterbury Tales. Ackroyd emphasizes Chaucer’s wit and his revolutionary choice to write in the vernacular, capturing the spirit of a writer who bridged the gap between the medieval and modern worlds with humor and humanity.
Author: Peter Ackroyd
Condition: New
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 24
Publisher: Orion / Phoenix
Language: English
Publication Year: 2005
In this volume of the "Brief Lives" series, Peter Ackroyd presents a sharp, engaging biography of Geoffrey Chaucer. He explores the life of the man often called the "Father of English Literature," tracking his career as a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant in the tumultuous 14th century, all while he was fundamentally reshaping the English language through poetry.
The book paints a vivid picture of medieval London and the Royal Court, showing how Chaucer’s diverse experiences informed the varied voices found in The Canterbury Tales. Ackroyd emphasizes Chaucer’s wit and his revolutionary choice to write in the vernacular, capturing the spirit of a writer who bridged the gap between the medieval and modern worlds with humor and humanity.
