The Wife of Bath’s perspective on marriage is further explored in the story she tells after her prologue, known as "The Tale of the Wife of Bath." In her tale, she narrates the story of a knight who is given a quest to discover what women truly desire. The knight eventually learns that women most desire sovereignty and control in their relationsh

Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is widely regarded as one of the greatest works in English literature. Written in the late 14th century, it provides a snapshot of medieval society through a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Among the diverse characters that Chaucer in

The loss of life due to the plague, particularly in rural areas, also had a significant impact on agriculture. With fewer people to work the fields, farmers had to find more efficient ways to maintain production. Some regions experienced a shift from arable farming to livestock breeding, which was less labor-intensive and more profitable in the abs

Despite the immediate devastation, the Black Death did lead to significant long-term changes in European society, some of which contributed to eventual prosperity. Labor Shortages and Wages The most immediate effect of the Black Death was the drastic reduction in the workforce. With fewer people to work the land, labor became more valuable. In ma