Kelmscott Chaucer

The Kelmscott Chaucer is a beautifully crafted edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," created by the British designer William Morris in 1896. Morris designed it as an artistic homage, featuring elaborate illustrations and decorative borders inspired by medieval art. The book showcases Morris's passion for medieval craftsmanship and his desire to revive traditional hand-made bookmaking techniques. As a work of both literature and art, it reflects the Arts and Crafts Movement’s ideals, emphasizing beauty, craftsmanship, and the importance of preserving traditional skills in the age of industrialization.