Introduction Geoffrey Chaucer’s Prologue to The Canterbury Tales holds a pivotal place in English literature. It marks a new era in poetic narrative during the late fourteenth century. Written in Middle English, this opening section is more than an introduction. It offers a comprehensive survey of the diverse social classes of medieval England. Through vivid and nuanced character portraits, Chaucer provides critical insight into his society. He exposes both its virtues and contradictions. This analysis aims to clarify...