The Canterbury Tales - Chaucer, Geoffrey
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"The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a seminal work in English literature, offering a vivid portrayal of medieval society through a collection of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. This eBook, available through Project Gutenberg, is a public domain text that can be freely accessed and distributed. The tales are presented as a storytelling contest among the pilgrims, each representing different social classes and professions, from the Knight to the Wife of Bath. The narratives range from chivalric romances to bawdy comedies, reflecting the…mehr

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"The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a seminal work in English literature, offering a vivid portrayal of medieval society through a collection of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. This eBook, available through Project Gutenberg, is a public domain text that can be freely accessed and distributed. The tales are presented as a storytelling contest among the pilgrims, each representing different social classes and professions, from the Knight to the Wife of Bath. The narratives range from chivalric romances to bawdy comedies, reflecting the complexity and variety of human experience. The work is notable for its use of Middle English and its exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and morality. The Project Gutenberg edition includes an audio reading by multiple narrators, enhancing the accessibility of Chaucer's work. The text is accompanied by a comprehensive license agreement, ensuring its free distribution and use. This edition serves as a valuable resource for both academic study and general enjoyment, preserving Chaucer's legacy for future generations.
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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s - 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.