num_pages: 80
description: The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. Join Chaucer's band of pilgrims on their journey in CliffsNotes on The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer's narrators represent a wide spectrum of society with various ranks and occupations. From the distinguished and noble Knight, to the pious abbess, the honorable Clerk, the rich landowner, the worldly and crude Wife, and on down the scale to the low, vulgar Miller and Carpenter, and the corrupt Pardoner. Let this study guide reveal Chaucer's genius at understanding basic human nature as reflected in his tales. You'll also gain insight into the background and influences of the author.
language: English
title: Cliffsnotes on Chaucer's the Canterbury Tales
titlecomplete: Cliffsnotes on Chaucer's the Canterbury Tales (CliffsNotes)
genres: Nonfiction, Reference, School
ratings_count: 28
publisher: Cliffs Notes