Publisher's Synopsis
The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is a literary work by the renowned medieval English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. The book was first published in 1902 and is a part of Chaucer's famous Canterbury Tales. The story revolves around a group of pilgrims who are traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury, England. The Pardoner, a religious figure who sells indulgences to people seeking forgiveness for their sins, is one of the pilgrims in the group. In the prologue, the Pardoner gives a sermon on the dangers of greed and avarice, while at the same time admitting that he is guilty of these sins himself. He then proceeds to tell a tale about three young men who set out to find and kill Death, but instead end up killing each other over a pile of gold. The tale is a cautionary one about the dangers of greed and the corrupting influence of money. Chaucer's writing in The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale is characterized by his use of Middle English, which can be difficult for modern readers to understand. The book is a classic example of medieval literature and provides insight into the social and religious beliefs of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the medieval period.A Critical Edition.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.
