The Canterbury Tales is known as the foundational English literary book of tales written in verse style by Geoffrey Chaucer. The author is famous as one of the pioneers of English poetry. The book was likely published around 1387 to 1400 when Chaucer joined the royal court. The stories, in verses, though some are in prose, present the social norms, characters, situations, and religious devotion of the pilgrims presented in them. The stories became so much popular and are considered classics across the globe. Read here.
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Monday, 10 April 2023
Sunday, 18 April 2021
THE CANTERBURY TALES - 3^C LINGUISTICO
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1345–1400) was enormously popular in medieval England, with over 90 copies in existence from the 1400s.
Its popularity may be due to the fact that the tales were written in Middle English, a language that developed after the Norman invasion, after which those in power would have spoken French. Continuous publication of The Canterbury Tales since Chaucer's death, and the inspiration it has provided for other writers and artists, are testimony to the enduring appeal of his characters and their stories: proof that people's hopes and fears – and the English sense of humour – are little changed by six centuries of history. Read here.
Saturday, 16 April 2016
Monday, 29 December 2014
GEOFFREY CHAUCER

Geoffrey Chaucer (1342/3–1400) was born
into a well-to-do English family. Not much is known about his education but he
was well read, spoke French and had some knowledge of Latin and Italian. He was
the king’s personal attendant and married a servant of the queen’s. He fought
in the Hundred Year’s War against France, was captured and the king had to pay
a ransom for him. He was sent on diplomatic and trade missions to France and Italy.
He was controller of the Customs on wool and wine. The Canterbury Tales, his major work, is considered one of the
greatest works in English literature.
Here you can find an informative website which will help you learn about Geoffrey Chaucer's life and his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales. Here you can download a PDF presentation of the pilgrims on their journey.
Click here to revise the poem.
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