Publisher's Synopsis
The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a literary work by Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet who lived in the 14th century. The book is a part of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories that Chaucer wrote in Middle English. The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a satirical story that focuses on the character of a pardoner, a religious figure who sells indulgences to people in exchange for money. The pardoner is portrayed as a corrupt and greedy individual who uses his position to exploit people's fears and insecurities. In the tale, the pardoner tells a story about three young men who set out to find and kill Death. Along the way, they encounter a treasure, which ultimately leads to their downfall. The story is a commentary on the dangers of greed and the corrupting influence of money. The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a classic work of English literature and is still widely read and studied today.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.
