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The Nun's Priest's Tale is a medieval fable written by the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in 1390. It is part of his larger work, The Canterbury Tales, which is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. The Nun's Priest's Tale is a story about a rooster named Chanticleer who is captured by a fox. The tale is a moral allegory that explores themes of pride, flattery, and the dangers of trusting too easily. Chaucer's writing style is characterized by his use of Middle English, which can be difficult for modern readers to understand. However, the story is often praised for its lively and engaging characters, as well as its humor and wit. Overall, The Nun's Priest's Tale is a classic example of medieval literature that continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.