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Title: The Canterbury pilgrims : A comedy
Original Publication: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1903, reprint 1908, reprint 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Canterbury Pilgrims" by Percy MacKaye is a comedy written in the early 20th century. This theatrical work draws inspiration from Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," featuring a diverse group of pilgrims embarking on a journey to Canterbury led by the notable poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who is also a character in the play. The humor and dynamics among the pilgrims, along with their interactions, set the stage for a vibrant exploration of themes like love, society, and the nature of storytelling. The opening of "The Canterbury Pilgrims" introduces readers to a lively scene at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, where various pilgrims gather before setting off on their journey. The atmosphere is filled with banter and camaraderie, with characters such as the Miller, Shipman, and Cook engaging in playful wrestling and playful insults. Chaucer is portrayed as a figure of wisdom and wit, amidst flirtations between characters like Alisoun, the Wife of Bath, and the Friar. The excitement culminates in the proposal of a storytelling contest for the journey to Canterbury, establishing the central framework of the play where each character will share their tale, promising a blend of humor and insight into their diverse perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956
EBook No.: 70526
Published: Apr 11, 2023
Downloads: 37
Language: English
Subject: American drama -- 20th century
Subject: Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Drama
Subject: Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Canterbury pilgrims : A comedy
Original Publication: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1903, reprint 1908, reprint 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Canterbury Pilgrims" by Percy MacKaye is a comedy written in the early 20th century. This theatrical work draws inspiration from Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," featuring a diverse group of pilgrims embarking on a journey to Canterbury led by the notable poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who is also a character in the play. The humor and dynamics among the pilgrims, along with their interactions, set the stage for a vibrant exploration of themes like love, society, and the nature of storytelling. The opening of "The Canterbury Pilgrims" introduces readers to a lively scene at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, where various pilgrims gather before setting off on their journey. The atmosphere is filled with banter and camaraderie, with characters such as the Miller, Shipman, and Cook engaging in playful wrestling and playful insults. Chaucer is portrayed as a figure of wisdom and wit, amidst flirtations between characters like Alisoun, the Wife of Bath, and the Friar. The excitement culminates in the proposal of a storytelling contest for the journey to Canterbury, establishing the central framework of the play where each character will share their tale, promising a blend of humor and insight into their diverse perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956
EBook No.: 70526
Published: Apr 11, 2023
Downloads: 37
Language: English
Subject: American drama -- 20th century
Subject: Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Drama
Subject: Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.