A guide to Chaucer's poem "The Canterbury Tales" which introduces readers to Chaucer's life and times and reconsiders both the impact and the context of its inception. It details Chaucer's cultural and literary world, as well as reviews the publishing history of the Tales.
"Aston has written an easy-to-read and clearly laid out guide for students of Chaucer...Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales represents above all a study in interpretation, a reflection on how we should approach Chaucer from our contemporary vantage point. It is this open-minded refusal of critical closure that will ultimately give students the confidence to pursue their own readings." - Conrad van Dijk, H-Net Reviews, May 2008
