canterbury tales

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Noun canterbury tales has 1 sense

Canterbury Tales - an uncompleted series of tales written after 1387 by Geoffrey Chaucer
--₁ is a kind of narrative, narration, story, tale

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Canterbury Tales

Definition: The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. It is one of the most important works of English literature and provides insight into medieval society.

Example sentences:

As an English literature student, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Canterbury Tales.
One of the most famous stories in the Canterbury Tales is "The Wife of Bath's Tale."
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales reveals a vivid portrayal of different social classes in medieval England.

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