This vintage hardcover edition of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, published by Oxford University Press around 1985, brings one of English literature's greatest masterpieces to your collection. Originally composed in Middle English during the late 14th century, these tales are presented as a storytelling competition among pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. This modern verse translation by David Wright makes Chaucer's lively wit and vibrant charm accessible to contemporary readers while preserving the essence of the original work. This hardcover edition has black cloth boards and gold lettering on the spine. Complete with its original dust jacket, the book was printed in Great Britain and remains in very good condition, showing some light shelfwear and minor edge bumping. The dust jacket, though displaying a tear and fading along the spine, is intact and complements the book's vintage appeal. Inside, the pages are clean, intact, and ready for a new reader to enjoy. Please note: This is a vintage item, and colors may differ slightly from the photos. Vintage pieces often carry subtle signs of wear and patina that add to their character but may not be fully visible in the images. Feel free to reach out with any questions before making your purchase.