The Prioress General Prologue
The character of the Prioress in the General Prologue of Geoffrey Chaucer’sThe Canterbury Talesis one of the most memorable portraits in medieval English literature. Often referred to as Madame Eglantine, she is introduced as a religious woman who serves as the head of a convent. However, Chaucer’s description of the Prioress is not entirely straightforward. … Read more