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416. The Canterbury Tales (Part 4)
The Rest Is History
Chaucer's Legacy and the Plague's Impact
This chapter explores Chaucer's influence in English literature through 'The Canterbury Tales', linking his work to the societal changes caused by the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. It examines how themes of death and moral responses shaped by the plague resonate with contemporary experiences, particularly during modern pandemics.
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