This edition presents Geoffrey Chaucer's celebrated tales, "The Prologue," "The Knightes Tale," and "The Nonne Preestes Tale" from *The Canterbury Tales*. Edited by Walter William Skeat, a renowned philologist and scholar of Middle English, this volume offers readers access to some of the most enduring works of English literature. Chaucer's vivid storytelling and insightful character portrayals capture the essence of medieval life, exploring themes of chivalry, love, morality, and social satire. "The Prologue" introduces a diverse cast of pilgrims, each with their own story to tell. "The Knightes Tale" delves into the complexities of courtly love and honor, while "The Nonne Preestes Tale" provides a humorous and allegorical fable. This edition is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the world of Middle English literature and the genius of Geoffrey Chaucer.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.