He was a maister of his craft, I dar wel seye.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Cook. This praise is immediately followed by descriptions of his disgusting ulcer, creating a 'weird' and gross juxtaposition.
c. 1387-1400
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"for well he knew a woman has no beard; hed felt a thing all rough and longish-haired."
Shocking"And al be that he was a worthy man, He loved gold in special."
Humorous"For in his male he hadde a pilwe-beer, / Which that he seyde was Oure Lady veyl."
Strange & Unusual"And as for me, I love a lusty lyf, And in my bed I love a lusty wyf."
Controversial"For al my wit is wasted on this art."
Controversial