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Historical Context of The Canterbury Tales by Carlos De la Cruz is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Canterbury Tales was written during a turbulent time in English history marked by religious and political turmoil. Chaucer uses the characters in his stories to represent different social classes and critique aspects of society, including the corruption he saw in some religious figures of the time. The pilgrimage setting and inclusion of diverse characters and stories allowed Chaucer to explore religious, social and political issues through various perspectives in his work.
- Author
- Carlos De la Cruz
- Language
- EN