Rioter, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
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Rioter, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales: The Pardoners Tale. Carrying the bag of gold he has just collected from under the tree, along with the wine he has poisoned, he sets off back to the other two rioters who wait for his return. All three will meet death (for whom they have been searching)
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1387 Canterbury Chaucer Crime Poisoned Tale Tales Wine Rioter
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the Pardoner's Tale from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, set against the backdrop of the medieval period. The rioter, clad in rough clothing and brandishing a menacing expression, emerges from the shadows of the night, carrying a bag filled with gold coins and a bottle of poisoned wine. The tree in the background, its leaves barely visible under the moonlit sky, serves as the location where the ill-gotten gains were hidden. The Pardoner, a mendicant friar, had promised forgiveness of sins in exchange for donations, only to collect the gold for himself and his companions. With the riches in hand, he sets off to meet his fellow rioters, who eagerly await his return. The trio, driven by their greed and disregard for morality, are oblivious to the fact that their actions have led them to the doorstep of Death itself. This historical print, from the vast collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to 1387, where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and the consequences of one's actions are often fatal. The image, with its intricate details and atmospheric setting, offers a glimpse into the darker side of human nature and the price one pays for crime.
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