The most famous work written in Middle English was the Canterbury Tales written by Geoffrey Chaucer.
The most famous work written in Middle English was the Canterbury Tales written by Geoffrey Chaucer.
The Canterbury Tales was written in Middle English and is about a group of pilgrims telling tales as they are on their way to a shrine. Each tale deals with a certain theme that is suited for each pilgrim. (Photo Credit: Adam Pinkhurst, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
The Canterbury Tales shares the journey of a group of pilgrims that journey to a shrine. They end up participating in a competition to find out which pilgrim tells the best tale. Each character is of a different occupation, background, and lifestyle. They each tell tales relating to their own lives and bring themes into each of their tales.