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1. quizlet.com › 50736462 › the-canterbury-tales-flashThe Canterbury Tales Flashcards | Quizlet

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   How are the stories organized? While nobody knows the exact order in which Chaucer intended to organize the tales, Chaucer does group the tales thematically instead of by the pilgrims’ social statuses, as would have been expected in his day.

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Summary: The Canterbury Tales is significant in literature for its pioneering use of the English vernacular, which helped elevate English to a literary language. Its diverse range of characters...

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   May 8, 2019 · The Canterbury Tales (written c. 1388-1400 CE) is a medieval literary work by the poet Geoffrey Chaucer (l. c. 1343-1400 CE) comprised of 24 tales related to a number of literary genres and touching on subjects ranging from fate to God's will to love, marriage, pride, and death.

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   Why is the Canterbury Tales important?

   • The Canterbury Tales is considered Chaucer's masterpiece and is among the most important works of medieval literature for many reasons besides its poetic power and entertainment value, notably its depiction of the different social classes of the 14th century CE as well as clothing worn, pastimes enjoyed, and language/expressions used.

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   What language did Chaucer write the Canterbury Tales in?

   • Although writing in French or Latin was the norm at the time (as it was the language of the court and the church), Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales in Middle English, the vernacular of the time period (“Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales” ). Many credit him with popularizing Middle English as a literary language, due to the popularity of the story.

   Geoffrey Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales – Early English Literature

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   Why is the Canterbury Tales not included in the work?

   • Due to this, only 24 of the pilgrims’ stories were completed and the return journey from Canterbury is not included in the work (“The Canterbury Tales”). Written in 14th-century England, The Canterbury Tales strongly reflects the political instability of the country in that period.

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   Why did Chaucer not finish the Canterbury Tales?

   • No one knows the real reason why Chaucer never finished The Canterbury Tales or if he intended to complete the collection. The scope of the project as envisioned was vast, involving thirty-one pilgrims each telling four tales. It may be that Chaucer simply realized the manuscript was too ambitious.

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   Was his education or life experience more important in the development of his writing style? What are some common themes seen throughout Chaucer’s writings? Is his autobiography reflected in Canterbury Tales? If so, where do you see parallels?