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The Nun's Priest's Tale

Geoffrey Chaucer
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The Nun's Priest's Tale

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1976

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Geoffrey Chaucer

The Nun's Priest's Tale

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1976
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

British Literature

Education
Period
Medieval
Setting

Unnamed Farm • Medieval England

Topic
Education
Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "The Nun's Priest's Tale" from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, a rooster named Chanticleer experiences a vivid dream foreshadowing danger. In his barnyard, he debates this premonition with his favorite hen, Pertelote. Their interactions explore themes of fate and free will, wrapped in a humorous and moral animal fable.

Humorous

Mysterious

Fantastical

Playful

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.2

351 ratings

34%

Loved it

46%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Nun's Priest's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer is celebrated for its witty narrative and clever allegory, blending humor with moral reflections. The vivid animal characters delight readers, though the story's moral lesson may feel heavy-handed to some. Rich poetic language enhances its charm, yet the Old English text can be challenging for modern audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Nun's Priest's Tale?

A lover of satirical, animal-based fables interwoven with human folly would enjoy The Nun’s Priest’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer. Fans of Animal Farm by George Orwell or The Canterbury Tales may appreciate the tale's witty allegory and exploration of medieval society.

3.2

351 ratings

34%

Loved it

46%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

British Literature

Education
Period
Medieval
Setting

Unnamed Farm • Medieval England

Topic
Education
Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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