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A collection of 24 stories written in Middle English between 1387 and 1400. The tales are framed within a storytelling contest among a group of pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. The work is considered Chaucers magnum opus and had a significant impact on English literature.
The pilgrims come from various walks of life, including a knight, a prioress, a merchant, a miller, and the famous Wife of Bath, among others. Their stories range from courtly romances and religious legends to bawdy, humorous tales, reflecting the diversity of medieval society. Chaucers use of vernacular English helped popularize the language in literature, moving away from Latin and French.