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A group of pilgrims tell stories as they travel to Canterbury
1400Steady paceLight
What it is about
A group of pilgrims from different walks of life meet at an inn and agree to tell stories to pass the time on their way to Canterbury. The tales range from noble romances to rude comedies. Together they create a picture of medieval English society.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a landmark of English literature.
What you will get
Written in Middle English; a modern translation makes it much easier to enjoy.
The Canterbury Tales Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Pilgrimage · Storytelling · Medieval England
Length
504 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
The Knight, the Miller, the Wife of Bath and many others.
Setting
Medieval England, on the road to Canterbury.
What makes it different
A frame story that holds many different kinds of tales.
Feel
Lively, bawdy and varied.
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