02483cam a22003253u 4500 70526 UtSlPG 20260610134630.0 m cr n 260607r20231903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956 The Canterbury pilgrims Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-11 Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Canterbury Pilgrims" by Percy MacKaye is a comedy written in the early 20th century. This theatrical work draws inspiration from Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," featuring a diverse group of pilgrims embarking on a journey to Canterbury led by the notable poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who is also a character in the play. The humor and dynamics among the pilgrims, along with their interactions, set the stage for a vibrant exploration of themes like love, society, and the nature of storytelling. The opening of "The Canterbury Pilgrims" introduces readers to a lively scene at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, where various pilgrims gather before setting off on their journey. The atmosphere is filled with banter and camaraderie, with characters such as the Miller, Shipman, and Cook engaging in playful wrestling and playful insults. Chaucer is portrayed as a figure of wisdom and wit, amidst flirtations between characters like Alisoun, the Wife of Bath, and the Friar. The excitement culminates in the proposal of a storytelling contest for the journey to Canterbury, establishing the central framework of the play where each character will share their tale, promising a blend of humor and insight into their diverse perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1903 American drama -- 20th century Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Drama Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70526 111252 111252