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The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer

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Table of Contents

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs & Symbols

Summary & Analysis

General Prologue: Introduction

General Prologue: The Knight through the Man of Law

General Prologue: The Franklin through the Pardoner

General Prologue: Conclusion

The Knight’s Tale, Parts 1–2

The Knight’s Tale, Parts 3–4

The Miller’s Prologue and Tale

The Wife of Bath’s Prologue

The Wife of Bath’s Prologue (continued)

The Wife of Bath’s Tale

The Pardoner’s Introduction, Prologue, and Tale

The Nun’s Priest’s Prologue, Tale, and Epilogue

Important Quotations Explained

Study Questions & Essay Topics

Suggestions for Further Reading

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