Canterbury Tales
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Canterbury Tales has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Dec 2025). The Canterbury Tales is referenced as a key piece of medieval literature that reflects the religious and social life of the period.
The Canterbury Tales are an anthology of twenty-four short stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. They are mostly in verse, and are presented as part of a fictional storytelling contest held by a group of pilgrims travelling from London to Canterbury in order to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on History Hit |
| Author | Geoffrey Chaucer |
| Published | 14th century |
| Publisher | Spark Pub. |
| Subjects | Medieval literature, Examinations, Medieval Tales |
| ISBN | 9781586633684 |
| Genre | Medieval literature, Examinations, Medieval Tales |
Who talks about Canterbury Tales on podcasts?
Eleanor Janega brought up Canterbury Tales; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on History Hit.
- What Was Medieval Life Like For Every Class? | Full Series with Eleanor Janega on History Hit (Dec 2025) — Eleanor Janega