"Assembling at the Tabard Inn in Southwark, a group of pilgrims begin their journey to Canterbury Cathedral. To entertain themselves on the long road, their host suggests that they regale each other with stories, with the teller of the best tale set to earn a free supper. The pilgrims correspond to all sections of medieval society, from the crusading knight to the drunken cook, and their tales span a range of genres, including the comic ribaldry and...

In The Allegory of Love, C. S. Lewis presents a scholarly yet accessible exploration of the rich literary tradition of medieval allegory, with a particular focus on the concept of courtly love. This groundbreaking work traces the development of the allegorical form from its origins in classical literature through its flourishing during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. Lewis examines how medieval poets and writers used the allegory of love...

Contains over 180 poems, songs, and carols of medieval England in Middle English with extensive linguistic and critical notes.