TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie

The video explores Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales', a collection of 24 stories told by various characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The tales, written in Middle English, blend humor and satire to depict medieval society. Chaucer's work reflects the social hierarchy and diverse dialects of the time. Despite its length, the narrative remains unfinished, leaving the question of the best tale open to interpretation.

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