Chaucer's Works, Volume 4 — The Canterbury Tales
Chaucer, Geoffrey
"Chaucer's Works, Volume 4 — The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a collection of narrative poems written in the 14th century. This edition presents an edited version of the famous tales, which are framed within a pilgrimage context, where various characters share their stories along the journey to Canterbury Cathedral. The work features a diverse cast of characters, each with unique backgrounds and social standings, including the Knight, the Squire, and the Prioress, offering a vivid portrayal of medieval society.  At the start of "The Canterbury Tales," the scene is set in April, a time traditionally associated with renewal and pilgrimage. The narrator introduces the story by explaining that he decided to join a group of twenty-nine pilgrims at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, who are preparing to travel to Canterbury. As the gathering is described, readers get a glimpse into the personalities and social standings of various characters, laying the groundwork for the tales they will tell. This opening sets a unique tone for the journey, blending themes of faith, storytelling, and camaraderie with the anticipation of shared experiences and moral reflections on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Poetry
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