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1254 pages • first pub 1390 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140422344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 August 2005
Description
One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English The Canterbury Tales depicts a storytelling competition between pilgrims drawn from all ranks of society. The tales are as various as the pilgrims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,586 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 56%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 28%
informative 15%
dark 12%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Antisemitism, Infidelity, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Rape, Violence
1254 pages • first pub 1390 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140422344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 30 August 2005
Description
One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English The Canterbury Tales depicts a storytelling competition between pilgrims drawn from all ranks of society. The tales are as various as the pilgrims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,586 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 56%
lighthearted 37%
reflective 28%
informative 15%
dark 12%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Infidelity, MurderModerate
Sexual content, Rape, Violence