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From the Publisher
This SparkNote delivers knowledge on The Canterbury Tales that you won't find in other study guides:

• Summaries of every chapter with thorough Analysis.
• Explanation of the key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols including:

--Fabliau
--Springtime
--Clothing
--Physiognomy
--The Pervasiveness of Courtly Love
--The Corruption of the Church
--The Importance of Company
--Romance

• Detailed Character Analysis of the Knight, the Pardoner and the Wife of Bath.
• Identification and discussion of Important Quotations.
• A summary of Key Facts, a 25-question review Quiz, and Study Questions and Essay Topics to help you prepare for papers and tests.

Synopsis
What do you get when a group of Harvard Students creates study guides for the 21st century? Better grades. Not long ago our writers were acing their classes. Now they're loading SparkNotes with concise critical analysis that won't yellow with age. With SparkNotes you'll have an easier time understanding and enjoying great works of literature. SparkNotes -- the smarter, better, faster way to an "A."