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The Tabard Inn, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
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The Tabard Inn, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643692 The Tabard Inn, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn. Illustration for The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (Chatto and Windus, 1909).); © Look and Learn
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Geoffrey Chaucer Pilgrim Pilgrims Prologue The Canterbury Tales Characters English Literature Tale
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The Tabard Inn - A Glimpse into Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
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. This lithograph, created by Robert Ambrose Dudley in 1909, transports us back to the medieval world of Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned literary masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales. The image depicts The Tabard Inn, a pivotal setting where a diverse group of pilgrims gather before embarking on their journey to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The inn stands proudly against the backdrop of bustling medieval streets, its timber-framed structure exuding an air of warmth and hospitality. As we gaze upon this print, we are invited to imagine ourselves among the vibrant characters that populate Chaucer's tales – knights and nuns, merchants and millers – each with their own unique stories waiting to be shared. Dudley's meticulous attention to detail brings these characters to life within the frame. From their distinctive attire and expressions to their animated conversations and gestures, every figure seems poised for adventure and revelation. This engraving captures not only the physical appearance but also the spirit of camaraderie that binds these pilgrims together during their transformative pilgrimage. As we delve deeper into English literature through this evocative artwork, it serves as a reminder of how storytelling has always been a powerful medium for connecting people across time and space. Just like those pilgrims who sought solace at The Tabard Inn centuries ago, we too can find inspiration in sharing our own tales while cherishing those passed down from
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