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Set against the backdrop of a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral, this collection features a group of pilgrims engaged in a storytelling contest. Through their tales and character portrayals, Chaucer crafts an ironic critique of 14th-century English society, particularly targeting the Church. The structure draws inspiration from The Decameron, reflecting Chaucer's exposure to Italian literature during his diplomatic mission. This work serves as a rich exploration of social norms and human behavior in medieval England.
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Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Canterbury Tales
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 514
- ISBN13
- 9781617206023
- Category
- History
- First published
- 1387
- Original title
- Canterbury Tales
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral, this collection features a group of pilgrims engaged in a storytelling contest. Through their tales and character portrayals, Chaucer crafts an ironic critique of 14th-century English society, particularly targeting the Church. The structure draws inspiration from The Decameron, reflecting Chaucer's exposure to Italian literature during his diplomatic mission. This work serves as a rich exploration of social norms and human behavior in medieval England.