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1. A group of pilgrims (a Knight, a Miller, a Wife of Bath, a Pardoner, etc.) travel to Canterbury. To pass the time, they tell “ribald” stories—each an excuse for increasingly absurd sexual escapades. The framing device is loose; expect anachronisms, puns, and exaggerated medieval stereotypes.

   • The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer: A modern translation of the original work.
   • The Ribald Tales of Canterbury (1985): A classic adaptation of Chaucer's work, available in print and online.
   • The Wife of Bath's Tale: A standalone edition of this iconic tale, featuring scholarly commentary and analysis.

   At its core, "The Ribald Tales of Canterbury" is a work about humanity. Chaucer's characters, flawed and relatable, grapple with universal themes such as love, lust, power, and mortality. These themes, explored through the lens of medieval society, remain remarkably relevant today.

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