The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Geoffrey Chaucer

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Author Chaucer, Geoffrey, 1343?-1400
Editor Purves, David Laing, 1838-1873
Title The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems
Contents Life of Chaucer -- The Canterbury Tales -- The Court of Love -- The Cuckoo and The Nightingale -- The Assembly of Fowls -- The Flower and The Leaf -- The House of Fame -- Troilus and Cressida -- Chaucer's Dream -- The Prologue To The Legend of Good Women -- Chaucer's A.B.C. -- Miscellaneous Poems
Credits Donal O’Danachair
Summary "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a collection of narrative poems written during the 14th century. This seminal work features a diverse array of characters, primarily drawn from various social strata of medieval England, who embark on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Each character shares their own tale, offering insights into the culture, morals, and societal norms of the time, making the collective narrative a rich tapestry of medieval life. At the start of "The Canterbury Tales," the narrator introduces the setting: a lively evening at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, where a group of twenty-nine pilgrims gathers for their journey to Canterbury. The narrator, eager to join them, describes the characters in vivid detail, beginning with the worthy Knight, his young Squire, and their Yeoman. Other characters, including a Prioress, a Monk, a Friar, and various tradesmen, are introduced through engaging descriptions that highlight their distinct personalities and social roles. As the pilgrims anticipate their storytelling competition during the pilgrimage, the framework for a series of tales that reflect both their individual experiences and the complexities of 14th-century society is established. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
Subject Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Poetry
Subject English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500
Category Text
EBook-No. 2383
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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