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První český překlad nejzajímavější snové básně význačného básníka anglického středověku Geoffreye Chaucera (česky jen velmi oblíbené Canterburské povídky) se pokusí českému čtenáři představit jednoho z nejznámějších středověkých spisovatelů v jiném světě. Sen o rytíři jestředověkou básní překypující obrazností, alegoriemi a hrou. Je to však také báseň naplněná spiritualitou a útěchou, kterou nabízela svým středověkým čtenářů a snad ji nabídne i těm dnešním. Doprovodné texty napsali: Jan Čermák (Jungmanova cena za překlad, 2003), Záviš Šuman a Martin Pokorný. ISBN 80-86985-03-2 je chybné

The Kelmscott Chaucer is the most memorable and beautiful edition of the complete works of the first great English poet. Next to The Gutenberg Bible, it is considered the outstanding typographic achievement of all time. The Golden typeface used for the Kelmscott Chaucer was especially designed for the book, with its consistent thick and thin strokes, and with a view to blending as a harmonious.

THE COMPLETE POETRY AND PROSE OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER is intended to make Chaucer's texts accessible with a minimum of scholary interference. The critical, biographical, and linguistic essays are grouped at the end so as not to impede the approach to the text. By doing so, the student is able to enjoy the richness and humor of The Canterbury Tales as well as the beauty of Troylus and Criseyde. This collection will create a deeper appreciation for Chaucer and his genius.

Step back in time to experience the adventures of a group of people to Canterbury in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. In 1387, a group of people went to Canterbury. On their way, they told stories. The stories were exciting and interesting. They helped the group to enjoy their time travelling. But these stories do not only tell us about the past. They are stories that anybody can read and enjoy today. And they are stories that can teach us many things, about love, about friendship, and about life. Syllabus Grammar and structures Simple states and habits;Present actions in progress; Past finished actions Future Present Continuous, going to, will; ability, permission ability, permission in the past obligation; Have necessity offers, spontaneous decisions for future, predictions.

EVERYMAN'S POETRY This new series of the world's greatest poetry features the hallmarks of Everyman top-quality production and reader-friendly design along with helpful notes and critiques. Each edition is also a great value, especially for those readers beginning to explore the work of this remarkable poet.

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Knight's Tale, a Starter level Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Starter level is ideal for readers who are learning English for the first time. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present simple and continuous tenses, possessives, regular and irregular verbs, and simple adjectives. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. The Knight's Tale is a very old story about two knights, Arcita and Palamon. The two men love the Queen's sister, Emily. Do they fight for her?