Publisher's Synopsis
The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a literary work written by Geoffrey Chaucer and published in 1902. The book is a part of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Pardoner's Prologue is a satirical piece that introduces the character of the Pardoner, a corrupt religious figure who sells indulgences to people in exchange for forgiveness of their sins. The Pardoner's Tale, on the other hand, is a moralistic story about three young men who set out to find and kill Death, but end up killing each other due to their greed and betrayal.Chaucer's work is known for its use of irony, humor, and social commentary. The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale, in particular, highlights the corruption and greed that existed within the Church during the medieval period. The book is a classic example of Middle English literature and remains relevant to this day for its commentary on human nature and societal issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
