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The Canterbury Tales is considered a groundbreaking piece of literature because it was written in Middle English at a time when Latin was popular. Also, it referred to the English in all walks of life, not just nobles.

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Chaucers Canterbury Tales was groundbreaking because?

Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" was groundbreaking because it marked a shift from writing in French to writing in English, making literature more accessible to the general public. The use of vernacular English allowed for a more diverse range of characters and stories, reflecting the society of the time. Chaucer's skillful use of satire and humor also set a precedent for future writers.


What has Canterbury got to do with the Canterbury tales?

Well in the Canterbury Tales, the characters were all on a pilgrimage to Canterbury, to the shrine of St. Thomas.


What was the authors purpose for writing the Canterbury Tales?

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What is the duration of The Canterbury Tales film?

The duration of The Canterbury Tales - film - is 2.03 hours.


Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?

Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of The Canterbury Tales. He is considered one of the greatest English poets of the Middle Ages. The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English.


Where in England is the collection of tales set in Canterbury Tales?

If you mean where did there journey began? if so it start at London and was headed to canterbury to honor the shrine of ST.Thomas Becket.


When was The Canterbury Tales - film - created?

The Canterbury Tales - film - was created on 1972-07-02.


What is Chaucer's collection of medieval tales called?

Chaucer's collection of medieval tales is called "The Canterbury Tales." It is a frame story with a group of pilgrims telling stories to pass the time on their journey to Canterbury.


Where are they going in the Canterbury Tales?

In "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, the characters are traveling from London to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. They are making this pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Saint Thomas in hopes of fulfilling their desires or gaining forgiveness for their sins.


Who suggest to the pilgrims that they exchange tales to pass the time in The Canterbury Tales to Canterbury and back to London?

the host


What are the ratings and certificates for The Canterbury Tales - 1998?

The Canterbury Tales - 1998 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG


In The Canterbury Tales where were they going on their pilgrimage?

They are going to Canterbury Cathedral.