A knight, a monk, a merchant, a summoner, and a wife all walk into
an inn, and realize they are in the company of many others who
intend to make the same pilgrimage to Canterbury. As a group of
English people all gather at the Tabard inn, they learn that they
will be travelling together. Usually divided by their differing
social classes, professions, and beliefs, the group are united by
their pilgrimage to Canterbury, where they'll receive blessings
from a Christian martyr. Upon this realization, the host of the inn
proposes a competition: whoever can tell the best story on the
journey to Canterbury wins a lavish dinner. All enamored by the
promise of a good meal, each member takes a turn telling a story.
With tales of true love, chivalry, crime, infidelity, piety,
dishonesty, and adventure, the stories of the group humor, inspire,
offend, and entertain. As the stories continue, members of the
pilgrimage party interrupt, praise, scold, and even fight other
members, enlightening them with lessons and new perspectives as
they journey to complete their pilgrimage. With feuds, jokes, love
affairs, and moral allegories, The Canterbury Tales treat audiences
to a dynamic journey crafted with exquisite prose and elegant
poetry. Originally published around 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer's The
Canterbury Tales have since inspired many adaptations of both its
plot and narrative form. Using satire, allegory, and wit, The
Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories that explores various
genres and literary purposes, creating an incredibly inclusive
narrative. This edition of The Canterbury Tales, written by
Geoffrey Chaucer, features a new striking cover design and is
printed in a modern font, crafting an approachable experience of
one of the most influential works in English literature.
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