The Pentworth Ms. Of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1868)

The Pentworth Ms. of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a book written by Frederick J. Furnivall and published in 1868. The book is a comprehensive analysis of a manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, which was found at Pentworth in Hampshire, England. The manuscript is considered to be one of the most important sources for the study of Chaucer's work, and Furnivall's analysis provides valuable insights into the language, style, and themes of the Tales. The book includes a detailed description of the manuscript, as well as transcriptions and translations of the text. It also includes a discussion of the historical and cultural context in which the manuscript was produced, and an analysis of the literary and linguistic features of the text. The Pentworth Ms. of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and language, as well as for anyone interested in the history and culture of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.