The Tale of Beryn with A Prologue of the Merry Adventure of the Pardoner with a Tapster at Canterbury
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ISBN10: 1417930659
ISBN13: 9781417930654
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 2 2004
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417930654
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 2 2004
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tale of Beryn is a book written by F. F. Furnivall, which includes a prologue of the Merry Adventure of the Pardoner with a Tapster at Canterbury. The book is set in medieval England and follows the story of a young man named Beryn, who sets out on a journey to London to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including robbers, thieves, and deceitful merchants. However, with the help of some kind strangers, Beryn is able to overcome these obstacles and eventually reaches his destination. The book also includes a prologue that tells the story of the Pardoner and a Tapster, who engage in a humorous and entertaining conversation at a tavern in Canterbury. Overall, The Tale of Beryn is a fascinating and engaging read that provides a unique insight into the medieval world and its customs and traditions.1909. This prologue and tale-which is not Chaucer's, appear only in the Duke of Northumberland's manuscript of the Canterbury Tales. The prologue is of particular interest because we see the pilgrims arrive in Canterbury. A short period of time is spent in the cathedral, then after dinner, when they agree each to tell a tale on the return trip, they all go out to amuse themselves. The Knight takes the Squire to see the city's battlements; the Prioress and Wife walk through gardens; the Monk invites the Parson and Friar to visit a friend of his; the Miller and Summoner (having stole broaches) plan on drinking; others go wandering about the city. The Pardoner plans to seduce a tapster, and his misadventures are the main subject of the Prologue. The next morning (the Pardoner all bruised) the pilgrims leave Canterbury and the Merchant tells the Tale of Beryn. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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