First paperback publication of Peter Ackroyd's incredibly well-received retelling
Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400) was an English author, poet,
philosopher, courtier and diplomat. Chaucer is credited by some
scholars as being the first author to demonstrate the artistic
legitimacy of the vernacular English language, rather than French
or Latin.
Peter Ackroyd is a well known writer and historian. He has been the
literary editor of The Spectator and chief book reviewer for the
The Times, as well as writing several highly acclaimed books
including a biography of Dickens and London- The Biography. He
resides in London and his most recent highly acclaimed work is
Thames- Sacred River.
Ackroyd's 'retelling' is compulsive, bold and rare and will surely
become a vital crib for generations of students to come.
*Observer*
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