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Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale, showing the corrupt Summoner, the Devil and the Widow. Date: 1845
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Canterbury Chaucer Corrupt Corruption Devil Good Horseback Narrative Poem Poetry Satan Tale Tales Widow 14th Summoner
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite Chaucer-inspired greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an enchanting illustration of "The Friar's Tale" from The Canterbury Tales, this card brings the mischievous antics of Chaucer's classic characters to life. The corrupt Summoner, the Devil, and the Widow are depicted in intricate detail from an 1845 print by Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for literature lovers or those with a wicked sense of humor, this card is sure to add a touch of history and whimsy to your message.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print depicts a scene from the "The Canterbury Tales" by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, specifically "The Friar's Tale." The image, dated 1845, showcases three central figures: the corrupt Summoner, the Devil, and the Widow. Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of 24 interconnected stories, is considered a landmark work of Middle English literature. In "The Friar's Tale," the Summoner, a character known for his power to issue legal summonses, is portrayed as a hypocritical and greedy figure. Here, we see him in the company of the Devil, who tempts him with wealth and worldly pleasures. The Widow, who is depicted on horseback, is an innocent victim of the Summoner's deceit. In the original tale, the Summoner convinces the Widow to give him her ring as collateral for a loan, which he then loses. The Devil, taking advantage of the situation, appears to the Widow in disguise and offers to retrieve the ring for her, leading her into a dangerous and supernatural encounter. This intriguing print, with its vivid details and rich storytelling, transports us back to the 14th century, inviting us to explore the complexities of human nature and the power of narrative in Chaucer's timeless work.
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