The canterbury tales

凯特伯雷故事集

The Author

Geoffery Chaucer:

The father of English poet.

One of the greatest narrative poets of England.

The founder of English poetry.

Born in London, studied at Oxford and Cambridge.

Died on the 25th of October 1400, buried in westminster Abbey.

The General Knowlwdge of the Canterbury Tales:

Chaucer's masterpiece, one of the most famous/monumental works.

The plan of the works-magnifice.

29+1 pilgrims to canterbury.

Only 24 stories were finished.

Two ways to link the all stories together: the host and the prologue Gorky's comment on Chaucer: the founder of English Realism.

The author: gives us a picture of contemporary English life,its work and play, its deeds and dreams. its fun and sympathy and hearty joy of living.