The General Prologue and The Physician's Tale

The Canterbury Tales, a seminal work of 14th-century English literature by Geoffrey Chaucer, remains strikingly relevant today. This audiobook features a captivating reading of "The General Prologue" by Richard Bebb, offering listeners a glimpse into Chaucer's unique pronunciation. Among the tales, "The Physician's Tale" explores a dark theme of honor and tragedy, as the virtuous Virginia faces a dire fate at the hands of a wicked judge, leading to a poignant moral about the consequences of sin. The recording is presented in both Middle English and a modern verse translation, accompanied by a reference guide for further exploration.