| Nun's Priest's Tale |  |
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| Yes, the main characters in this
tale really are a rooster and his hen-wife, plus one pretty crafty
fox. Like many beast fables, this fable is a satire on human
behavior. It can also serve as a parable, explaining a situation
in terms less threatening than an explicit sermon might use. Is there
anyone on the pilgrimage who might be the intended audience for the
lesson of this little parable?
For a modern English translation, side by side with the Middle English, go to http://www.librarius.com/canttran/nprtrfs.htm |
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