A Monk ther was, a fair for the maistrie, An outridere, that loved venerie.
Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (ironic description of the Monk who loves hunting more than monastic duties)
c. 1387-1400
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"And everich of us to lighten his herte, And of his tale anothere for to telle."
Humorous"The world is but a game, and we are but players."
Controversial"For though the grettest clerkes han it sworen, That ther is no felicitee in mariage, Ne no felicitee but in his lyf, That lyveth out of swich servage."
Controversial"Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their men to be brave, wise, rich, generous with money, obedient to the wife, and lively in bed."
Shocking"I grante it yow, I have noon other lyf, But if that I do feele my wyves knyf."
Controversial