Question

What was the main reason for the popularity of The Canterbury Tales in medieval England

Answer 1

One of the reasons Chaucer is so important is that he made the decision to write in English and not French. In the centuries following the Norman invasion, French was the language spoken by those in power. The Canterbury Tales was one of the first major works in literature written in English.

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Answer 2

"The Canterbury Tales" is the collection of the stories which the characters going to the pilgrimage told in their journey. In medieval times, the pilgrimage sites were one of the important sites. They were important as they focused to present devotion and gratitude. Also, Canterbury was one of the most famous pilgrimage sites during the medieval period. Also, it was believed that the pilgrimage sites possessed healing properties in their visits.