The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems

"The Canterbury Tales and Other Poems" is a collection of literary works by Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important figures in English literature. Compiled in the late 14th century, Chaucer's masterpiece, "The Canterbury Tales," stands as the centerpiece of this collection. "The Canterbury Tales" is a series of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Each pilgrim tells a tale that reflects their social status, persona...