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  1. Geoffrey Chaucer: Poet and Pilgrim (1990)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 25 minutes), £95.00 [University rate]

    This DVD uses explanatory narration, dramatised readings, medieval art, to explore Chaucer’s career, his usage of vernacular English, his wit, descriptive genius and power of characterisation.

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  2. Chaucer: Life and Times (1996 Multimedia)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    The complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer, with both the original text in the Riverside edition and corresponding translations (Penguin) that may be juxtaposed on the screen. Also includes a glossary; a...

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  3. Canterbury Tales, The (1999 Video)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2004 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

    Introduces Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales, featuring dramatised extracts with commentary; interpretation, comment and analysis, by Christiania Whitehead and Dr Peter Mack of the University of Warwick.

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  4. Canterbury Tales, The (2001)

    Director
    Pier Paolo Pasolini
    Subject
    English language and literature; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 107 minutes), £14.99

    Pasolini takes the role of Chaucer in a vivid and grotesque adaptation of some of Chaucer’s bawdy tales. The dual format Blu-Ray edition includes an alternative English-language version presented with...

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  5. Canterbury Tales, The (2005)

    Director
    Marc Munden; John McKay; Julian Jarrold; Andy De Emmony
    Producer
    Kate Bartlett
    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (300 minutes), £26 (IMC); £1,170 (BBC Active)

    Six part drama series, consisting of retellings of six of Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, updated for a modern audience and given a contemporary setting. Starring Julie Walters, James Nesbit, Billie...

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  6. Introduction to Literature (12 Parts) (1993)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (NTSC, 30 minutes each)

    Professor Allan Gedalof and others discuss, analyse, and even perform literary works. The series aims to teach viewers to read critically, stressing the use of language, and provides analytical tools that...

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