What is a Pilgrimage? Do you think Pilgrimages Still take Place? A pilgrimage is that you go to a place which is important in your believe. Like a certain church or mosque. In this story it is the Canterbury cathedral. Usually people come from far…
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by Geoffrey Chaucer
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If there is one piece of English literature that can exhaust college students beyond belief, it's Canterbury Tales. This medieval satire talks of being noble, the church, and the peasantry
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as the main subjects. Geoffrey Chaucer, being a medieval poet, takes a specific style, which makes analysis a bit complicated. Focus on our free essay examples and take your time to explore various Canterbury Tales essay topics that deal with religion, marriage, pride, friendship, trust, and the fear of disease. As there are 24 tales, you may explore them all or choose a particular one that deals with the subject that fits you best. Make sure to add quotes and analysis to every paragraph that you have. See thesis statement examples that have been presented by other learners.
Author
Geoffrey Chaucer
Country
England
Original language
Middle English
Original title
Tales of Caunterbury
Genre
Fiction, Anthology
Publication date
c. 1400 (unfinished at Chaucer's death)
Setting
Kingdom of England, 14th century
Major Characters
The Host, The Pardoner, The Wife of Bath, The Miller, The Knight, The Narrator
Plot
The Tales are stories told by a group of pilgrims as they travel together from London to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral.