The Effulgence Within: A Study of Characterization in Chaucer

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

A Study of Characterization in Chaucer

The Host of the Tabard Inn, Harry Bailly, is one of the most lifelike characters in the Canterbury Tales. He has several features in common with another pilgrim - the Monk. Both are genial, expansive, pleasure-loving men of the world and are well-built with big bright eyes. Chaucer describes the... Sign in to see full entry.

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