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This is all very fascinating, Aba Brother. I have once again been delighted to be enlightened by you. I am deeply grateful, as always. 🌹😀👏💯
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on January 29, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Canterbury tails was banned in Australia way back in the sixties. Classed as too vulgar. I bought a copy in England and had it with me when i returned to Australia. The customs guy whispered to me that it was banned but he had put it back in my bag said he couldn't find it again. Winked at me the rascal, and let me through.
posted by
Kabu
on January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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It's wonderful to know that someone so serious can poke fun at themself. That shows a bit of good character.
posted by
Sherri_G
on January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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I was introduced to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in 12th grade Lit. I've been a fan every since. I've even studied old English to get the true feelings of his work. It's marvelous in old English.
posted by
sam444
on January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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L,o, Anib./ I left school at fourteen of age I don't think we ever discussed Poetry . The teachers were mostly young women and a few oldies. So you might say I am poetry illiterate. Nether the less I do enjoy your explanation of some of those who could stir the imagination of readers of the period. More so than the actual poems as it explains a freshness of your vision.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Thanks for the education. I did not know the history of the dialects and languages involved in the creation of the King's English. A saying I have often heard and use today. When someone speaks well with class and intelligence. I often say he or she speaks the King's English.
posted by
BearcatMike
on January 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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