Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Chaucer's masterpiece presents a vivid portrait of medieval English society through interconnected tales told by pilgrims journeying to Canterbury Cathedral. This seminal work, written in Middle English during the late 14th century, combines satire, romance, and moral allegory while establishing Chaucer as the father of English literature. The diverse characters and their stories offer profound insights into the social hierarchy, religious practices, and cultural values of late medieval England.