What language was The Canterbury Tales written in?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the language in which 'The Canterbury Tales' was written. This requires knowledge about historical literature.
Answer
Middle English
The Canterbury Tales was written in Middle English.
Answer for screen readers
The Canterbury Tales was written in Middle English.
More Information
The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. Middle English was commonly spoken from the Norman Conquest (1066) through the late 1400s.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Middle English with Old English, which is a much earlier form of the English language.
Sources
- The Canterbury Tales - Wikipedia - zh.wikipedia.org
- The Canterbury Tales | Summary, Characters, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- The Canterbury Tales: Questions & Answers - SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
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