The Chaucer Story Book

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This modern English retelling of a selection from The Canterbury Tales makes Geoffrey Chaucer's classic work accessible to contemporary readers. Originally written in Middle English at the end of the fourteenth century, the tales have significantly influenced the use of vernacular English in literature. This adaptation retains the essence of Chaucer's storytelling while simplifying the language, allowing a broader audience to appreciate the humor and themes of the original tales.