The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer
“One road, thirty pilgrims, and the competition of a lifetime.”
Join a riotous band of medieval travelers on the ultimate road trip through 14th-century England, where a storytelling competition reveals the scandals, secrets, and wit of society’s most colorful characters. From bawdy comedy to chivalric romance, these timeless tales offer a vibrant, unfiltered look at the human condition in all its messy glory.
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