Chaucer. Canterbury Tales. “Physician’s Tale.” Judge lusts for Virginia. She accepts her father’s decision to kill her; people revolt, the judge commits suicide.
Chaucer. Canterbury Tales. “Pardoner’s Tale.” By stabbing and poison, three revelers find “Death” after plotting to kill each other for a pile of gold.
Chaucer. Canterbury Tales. “Shipman’s Tale.” Monk borrows from miserly merchant and sleeps with his wife; he says he repaid wife who says she thought the money was a gift.
Chaucer. Canterbury Tales. “Prioress’s Tale.” Christian boy singing hymn to Mary is slain by the Jews. Sings until his body is found and the murderers are hanged.
Chaucer. Canterbury Tales. “Tale of Sir Thopas.” Parody of minstrel romances is interrupted by Host. Exemplary knight resolved to love no one but an elf queen.
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