Dryden's Palamon and Arcite

EAN : 9791041989102

CHAUCER GEOFFREY

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EAN : 9791041989102

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Résumé : "Dryden's Palamon and Arcite" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a classic tale of chivalry, love, and rivalry set against the backdrop of medieval England. Inspired by Chaucer's original work, John Dryden's adaptation brings to life the epic story of Palamon and Arcite, two noble knights who vie for the affections of the fair Emilia. Through vivid language and stirring verse, Dryden captures the timeless themes of honor, duty, and the complexities of human emotion. As the knights battle for supremacy in both love and war, readers are drawn into a world of passion, intrigue, and ultimately, redemption. "Dryden's Palamon and Arcite" stands as a testament to the enduring power of Chaucer's storytelling, reimagined for a new generation by one of England's greatest poets.
Biographie : Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s - 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.