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The Canterbury Tales. The Parson's Tale. by Geoffrey Chaucer

By Geoffrey Chaucer

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THE PROLOGUE. By that the Manciple his tale had ended, The sunne from the south line was descended So lowe, that it was not to my sight Degrees nine-and-twenty as in height. Four of the clock it was then, as I guess, For eleven foot, a little more or less, My shadow was at thilke time, as there, Of such feet as my lengthe parted were In six feet equal of proportion. Therewith the moone's exaltation,

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"The Canterbury Tales. The Parson's Tale." by Geoffrey Chaucer is a deep and nature and spiritual english poem consisting of 77 lines. This English poem by Geoffrey Chaucer demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "THE PROLOGUE. ...", this piece explores themes of deep and nature and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Geoffrey Chaucer's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343–1400) is often called the father of English literature. His masterpiece "The Canterbury Tales"—a collection of stories told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury—established English as a literary language and remains one of the most important works of medieval literature.

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