Statements (138)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:literary_work
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:films plays poems numerous films stage plays stage adaptations modern retellings |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:novels
musicals graphic novels |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Geoffrey_Chaucer
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| gptkbp:contains_song |
iambic pentameter
rhyme royal |
| gptkbp:contains_story |
gptkb:24
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
widely studied considered a classic widely studied in literature courses subject of scholarly analysis adapted into various media analyzed for its social commentary celebrated for its character diversity |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired adaptations
inspired many authors translated into many languages studied in literature courses examined gender roles influenced modern storytelling influenced storytelling techniques performed in various adaptations inspired films and plays examined human nature influenced humor in literature influenced the English language influenced the development of the English language reflected medieval society addressed issues of morality contributed to the canon of English literature depicted religious figures explored themes of love and morality highlighted social classes portrayed the pilgrimage experience provided insight into medieval life showcased various occupations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects medieval society
considered a cornerstone of English literature depicts medieval society |
| gptkbp:first_published |
1475
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| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:poetry
prose |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:poetry
frame narrative frame story |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
medieval England
14th century England reflects medieval society depicts pilgrimage culture |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Canterbury Tales
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:literature Chaucer's language |
| gptkbp:influenced |
later English poets
Chaucer's contemporaries |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
various authors
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| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:artists
gptkb:playwright gptkb:poet various authors |
| gptkbp:language |
Middle English
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:religion
gptkb:pilgrimage_site gptkb:social_class gptkb:adventure gptkb:deception gptkb:fate gptkb:storytelling gptkb:humor love morality human nature |
| gptkbp:narrative |
frame story
stories told by pilgrims |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
character-driven stories
satirical elements first-person narration |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:The_Canterbury_Tales'_Prologue
gptkb:The_Merchant gptkb:The_Knight gptkb:The_Wife_of_Bath's_Tale gptkb:The_Man_of_Law gptkb:The_Prioress gptkb:The_Pardoner gptkb:The_Wife_of_Bath The Summoner The Miller The Clerk The Cook The Franklin The Nun's Priest's Tale The Physician The Reeve The Shipman The Squire |
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
over 80 surviving manuscripts
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" For she was just as is a pretty tree"
" Love is a great thing" " The greatest gift is a good friend" " The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne" " Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote" " A fool thinks himself to be wise" " All good things must come to an end" " He who is not a good friend is not a good man" " The road to hell is paved with good intentions" " The truth will out" " All human beings should be treated equally" " The greatest gift of God is love" |
| gptkbp:original_language |
Middle English
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| gptkbp:publications |
first printed by William Caxton
|
| gptkbp:published |
1476
late 14th century |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:England
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| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Canterbury,_England
gptkb:Canterbury |
| gptkbp:structure |
stories told by pilgrims
prologue and tales Prologue and tales |
| gptkbp:theme |
social commentary
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:religion
gptkb:social_class love morality |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Geoffrey_Chaucer
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Seven_Deadly_Sins
gptkb:The_Sandman:_World's_End |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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