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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Reeve’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, which tells the story of an unscrupulous miller who cheats the townsfolk out of corn and sees himself as superior to them. He gets his comeuppance when he tries to steal corn from a nearby college: two northern students who have come to his mill to guard against theft get their revenge on him by sleeping with both his wife and his daughter. Geoffrey Chaucer was the author of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories which is one of the earliest known examples of English-language literature and has been a key influence on subsequent generations of writers.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Reeve’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, which tells the story of an unscrupulous miller who cheats the townsfolk out of corn and sees himself as superior to them. He gets his comeuppance when he tries to steal corn from a nearby college: two northern students who have come to his mill to guard against theft get their revenge on him by sleeping with both his wife and his daughter. Geoffrey Chaucer was the author of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories which is one of the earliest known examples of English-language literature and has been a key influence on subsequent generations of writers.
Find out everything you need to know about The Reeve’s Tale in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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The Reeve's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
GEOFFREY CHAUCER
ENGLISH WRITER
Born in London c. 1343.
Died in London in 1400.
Notable works:
The Canterbury Tales (c. 1380s), poetry
Parlement of Foules (c. 1380s), poetry
Troilus and Criseyde (c. 1380s), poetry
A medieval courtier, diplomat, lawyer and civil servant, Chaucer travelled around Western Europe on the King’s business. Although he held a fairly high position within the Court, Chaucer did not come from an aristocratic family. His grandfather ran a tavern in the town of Ipswich, before moving to London and becoming a merchant. His parents were wine merchants living in the City of London. Chaucer is believed to have married Philippa de Roet, a lady-in-waiting to Constance of Castile (Spanish duchess, 1354-1394), the second wife of John of Gaunt (English duke, 1340-1399). He started his seminal work, The Canterbury Tales, during the 1380s, and it was incomplete at his death. The Canterbury Tales has never been out of print and has constantly influenced writers, artists and filmmakers ever since. The stories have a perennial appeal. The Canterbury Tales has also been a key influence on the development of
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