Chaucer, Geoffrey (1343-1400) - English poet, known as the most important
writer of Middle English. His Canterbury Tales (~1380) are told by
traveling pilgrims who meet at a tavern and have a storytelling contest to
pass the time. Each tale is preceded by an introductory prologue.
The Canon's Yeoman's Tale - An Alchemist swindles a priest by making him
believe he can take any metal and turn it to gold.
