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The Canterbury Tales

by Geoffrey Chaucer

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The Canterbury Tales

The nun in "The Canterbury Tales" is on the pilgrimage as the chaplain to the Prioress, Madame Eglantine. Her role is primarily to accompany the Prioress, ensuring propriety since nuns typically...

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The Canterbury Tales

The Prioress is a significant character in The Canterbury Tales as she represents one of the few genuinely devout pilgrims, contrasting with others' less pious motives. Her tale, focused on faith and...

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