The Nun's Priest's Tale

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This edition of The Nun’s Priest’s Tale uses the Riverside text. It includes The Nun’s Priest’s prologue, tale and epilogue as well as the portrait of the Prioress from the General Prologue. In addition, it gives practical guidance on how to read Middle English, and a full glossary.

This edition also includes the following supporting materials:

• Introductory “In Context” section sets the scene
• General notes explain literary and historical allusions, and themes within the texts; line-by-line notes support close textual analysis
• Interpretations’ section includes stimulating discussion of themes, language, issues and critical history
• Tasks designed to encourage students’ engagement with the texts, and essay questions to prepare them for the examinations
• Chronology and contemporary illustrations support students’ contextual work
• Suggestions for further reading encourage students to broaden their studies