Oxford Playscripts: The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer

Name: Oxford Playscripts: The Canterbury Tales
Brand: Geoffrey Chaucer
SKU: 9780198320630
Rating: 3.52 (220864 reviews)

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Large Cast

British Adaptation Historical

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the rich storytelling and historical significance of this classic work. Many find Chaucer's characters and tales to be both entertaining and insightful, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of medieval life. However, some readers struggle with the language and complexity of the text, particularly in its original form.

Rich storytelling Insightful characters Historical significance Language can be challenging

Synopsis

An engaging classroom playscript.

Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer is dead!

In a dramatic attempt to bring him back to life, four medieval alchemists invite a group of Chaucer's best-known pilgrims - the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner, the Nun's Priest, and the Miller - to tell their Canterbury Tales.

New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives.

Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.