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Cjantaclàr e Partelote (The Nun's Priest's Tale)   By: (1343?-1400)

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Geoffrey Chaucer’s Cjantaclàr e Partelote, also known as The Nun's Priest's Tale, is a delightful and engaging story within Chaucer’s larger work, The Canterbury Tales. The tale follows the rooster Chauntecleer and his beloved hen, Partelote, as they navigate a series of misadventures that ultimately teach them valuable lessons about pride, wisdom, and humility.

Chaucer’s skillful use of humor and wit shines throughout the story, making it a joy to read. The interactions between Chauntecleer and Partelote are charming and endearing, and their personalities are vividly brought to life through Chaucer’s vivid descriptions and dialogue.

The moral lessons embedded within the tale are timeless and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to reflect on their own behaviors and attitudes. Chauntecleer’s journey from arrogance to humility is particularly poignant, serving as a powerful reminder of the dangers of hubris.

Overall, Cjantaclàr e Partelote is a beautifully-crafted and entertaining tale that is sure to captivate readers of all ages. Chaucer’s masterful storytelling and insightful observations make this a classic piece of literature that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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Cjantaclàr e Partelote “The Nunne Preestes Tale” Storia dal Confesòu da la Mùnia

Preàmbul

Finida la storia da la Madre Superiora (“The Pioresses Tale”), il Ostièr al lasa che doj daj pelegrìns a discùtin su chèl ch’a àn apena scoltàt. Dopo un tocùt, però, a si intromèt e a ghi domanda al Confesòu da la Munia di contà alc encja luj. E alora...

Alora il nustri Ostièr, cul so parlà sclet a ghi dìs al Confesòu da la Mùnia: “Vèn chì, predi, vèn dongja, tu, ser Zuan, còntini alc cal posi scjaldani’l còu. Tenti sveàt, sù, encja se sintàt ti sòs ta’un gabèl. Se’mpuàrtia se’l to al è un cjavàl marzòc [1] Basta ca ti tegni sù; a no ti ocòr di pì. Tèn il còu sempri alegri—dut lì.” “Siorsì,” al à dìt. “Sigùr, paròn, sens’altri. Si no mi tèn ’legri, clamàimi pur cjastròn.” E cun chèl tacàt al veva la so storia; e cussì a ni’a dita a ogni un di nu, stu bravo predi, sta bunànima di ser Zuan.

La Storia

Na puora vèdula, un puc sù cuj àis, a viveva na volta’n ta na pìsula cjašuta tal orli di un boscùt di montagna. Sta vèdula, che di chè i vi conti la me storia, dal dì stes che finìt a veva di èsi maridada, vivùt a veva na vita a la buna, e puc a ghi bastava par mandà ’ndavànt baraca... Continue reading book >>




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