Description
By Eva March Tappan. Journey into the lively and colorful world of medieval England through this charming retelling of the timeless stories of Geoffrey Chaucer.
In The Chaucer Story Book, educator and historian Eva March Tappan introduces readers to the unforgettable tales and characters of Chaucer’s medieval masterpiece in a clear, engaging, and accessible form. Drawing inspiration from The Canterbury Tales, this classic volume opens a window into the humor, adventure, romance, and everyday life of fourteenth-century England.
Traveling alongside pilgrims journeying to Canterbury, readers encounter knights, merchants, scholars, monks, millers, and other memorable figures whose stories have delighted audiences for centuries. Through lively retellings of Chaucer’s narratives, Tappan captures the wit, drama, and humanity that made Chaucer one of the founding figures of English literature. Tales of love, courage, trickery, rivalry, and moral lessons unfold against the vivid backdrop of medieval society.
Written especially for younger readers and general audiences, The Chaucer Story Book preserves the spirit and atmosphere of Chaucer’s work while presenting the stories in language that remains approachable and enjoyable today. The result is both an introduction to medieval literature and a fascinating portrait of the customs, beliefs, and personalities of medieval England.
More than a simple adaptation, this volume reflects the enduring power of storytelling and the timeless appeal of Chaucer’s characters and humor. It invites readers to discover one of the great treasures of English literature in an engaging and memorable way.
This carefully restored reprint revives a beloved educational and literary classic for modern readers. Ideal for students, homeschool libraries, lovers of medieval history, and admirers of classic literature, The Chaucer Story Book remains a delightful gateway into the rich world of medieval storytelling.
About the author: Eva March Tappan (1854–1930) was a teacher and author from Massachusetts. She graduated from Vassar College and obtained a graduate degree in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught Latin and German at Wheaton College, was Associate Principal at the Raymond Academy in Camden, New Jersey, and finally head of the English department at the English High School at Worcester, Massachusetts.
Contents
At the Tabard Inn
The Knight’s Tale
The Man of Law’s Tale
The Prioress’s Tale
The Nun’s Priest’s Tale
The Pardoner’s Tale
The Wife of Bath’s Tale
The Friar’s Tale
The Clerk’s Tale
The Squire’s Tale
The Franklin’s Tale
The Canon’s Yeoman’s Tale
