Geoffrey Chaucer : the Canterbury tales /

Written in the 14th century, The Canterbury Tales has stood the test of time as a landmark in the development of English literature. In this program, expert commentators Dr. Christiania Whitehead and Dr. Peter Mack, both of the University of Warwick, discuss the tradition of 14th-century poetry, the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Cromwell Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors:	Cane, Roy, Whitehead, Christiania, 1969-, Mack, Peter, 1955-, Rush, Pauline, Gormilie, Chris, Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
Format:	Video DVD Software
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Subjects:	Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400. > Canterbury tales > Criticism, interpretation, etc. Tales, Medieval. Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages > Tales > England > Canterbury.

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Summary:	Written in the 14th century, The Canterbury Tales has stood the test of time as a landmark in the development of English literature. In this program, expert commentators Dr. Christiania Whitehead and Dr. Peter Mack, both of the University of Warwick, discuss the tradition of 14th-century poetry, the General Prologue, Chaucer's social grouping of the pilgrims and the themes they explore, and the poem as a reflection of Medieval English society. Dramatic reenactments of the pilgrims on horseback and numerous period images help bring the tales to life.
Item Description:	"Package copyright c2004"--Container. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (32 min., 43 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Format:	DVD. System requirements for CD-ROM (PC): 486 processor; 8MB RAM; 16-bit MPC compatible; Windows 3.1; QuickTime 2.1.1 (included); 640 x 480 color monitor with 8-bit graphics; double-speed CD-ROM drive. System requirements for CD-ROM (Macintosh): 68030 processor; 8MB RAM; System 7.0; QuickTime 2.1.2 (included); 640 x 480 color monitor with 8-bit graphics; double-speed CD-ROM drive.