Oxford Playscripts: The Canterbury Tales

Oxford Playscripts: The Canterbury Tales
Author/Publisher: Geoffrey Chaucer / Oxford University Press
Target Audience: Secondary school students aged 14-16, particularly those studying English literature or drama.
Key Features:

• Comprehensive Content: The Canterbury Tales features a collection of stories narrated by a diverse group of pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury, exploring various themes such as love, morality, and human nature through a mix of humor, satire, and poignant storytelling.
• Clear Explanations: The play script format simplifies Chaucer's original Middle English text, making the characters and their tales more accessible to contemporary readers while retaining the richness of the language.
• Practice Questions: Includes comprehension and discussion questions at the end of each tale, promoting critical thinking and encouraging students to analyze the narratives and their moral implications.
• Exam Focused: Designed to support exam preparation, helping students develop their analytical skills, particularly in understanding literary devices, themes, and character development.
• Interactive Elements: Features performance suggestions, character exploration activities, and opportunities for creative interpretation, fostering collaboration and active participation among students.
• Aligned with Curriculum: Tailored to the UK curriculum, making it suitable for GCSE English Literature studies.

Educational Value:
The book enhances students' understanding of medieval literature and its relevance today, encouraging them to reflect on universal themes and human experiences that transcend time.

Format and Quality:
Paperback, 144 pages, featuring clear script formatting and space for annotations, making it ideal for classroom use and individual study.

Why Choose This Book:
A timeless classic that not only introduces students to important literary traditions but also equips them with the analytical tools needed for literary examination success.

Available at:
Books for the Future, with delivery to all cities in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.