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Canterbury Tales

Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer 3 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer, originally written in Middle English. This podcast presents a modern English reading of the tales, which are told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. The stories cover themes like courtly love, treachery, and avarice, and include various genres such as romance, sermon, and fabliau. The version read here was edited by D. Laing Purves for popular perusal.

Episodes

Once on a Time (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-A. A. Milne
Once on a Time (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-A. A. Milne Aug 23, 2026 19420 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
National Nursery Book-Unknown
National Nursery Book-Unknown Aug 22, 2026 5435 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy Aug 21, 2026 25160 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Prose Edda (Brodeur Translation)-Snorri Sturleson
Prose Edda (Brodeur Translation)-Snorri Sturleson Aug 20, 2026 22860 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table-Rupert S. Holland, Sir Thomas Malory
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table-Rupert S. Holland, Sir Thomas Malory Aug 19, 2026 35951 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Gawayne and the Green Knight (Lewis Translation Version 2)-The Gawain Poet
Gawayne and the Green Knight (Lewis Translation Version 2)-The Gawain Poet Aug 18, 2026 4670 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Sintram and His Companions-Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué
Sintram and His Companions-Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué Aug 17, 2026 14549 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Life and Death, and Other Stories and Legends-Henryk Sienkiewicz
Life and Death, and Other Stories and Legends-Henryk Sienkiewicz Aug 16, 2026 2277 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country-William Charles Griggs
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country-William Charles Griggs Aug 15, 2026 10415 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France-Marie de France
French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France-Marie de France Aug 3, 2026 26975 French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France presents a captivating collection of tales that explore themes of love, chivalry, and the complexities of human relationships. Marie de France, a pioneering figure in medieval literature, weaves narratives that resonate with timeless emotions and moral dilemmas, making them relevant even today. Her stories reflect the enduring quest for co
Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer - Part 3
Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer - Part 3 Jun 20, 2026 3527 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o
Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer - Part 2
Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer - Part 2 Jun 19, 2026 33583 The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a group of pilgrims on their way from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The themes o

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