This somnour bar to hym a stif burdoun; / Was nevere trompe of half so greet a soun.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Summoner and Pardoner singing together. The imagery of their loud, unharmonious performance is subtly 'weird' and reflects their dubious characters.
c. 1387-1400
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"For whoso wol no wyf, he is no man."
Controversial"His legs were like sticks, and no calf muscle was visible on his legs."
Humorous"Wommen desiren to have sovereynetee As wel over hir housbond as hir love, And for to been in maistrie hym above."
Strange & Unusual"For trewely, I dar wel seye, to make it short, He was a verray parfit gentil knyght."
Controversial"The Firste Moevere of the cause above, Whan he first made the faire cheyne of love, Greet was theffect, and heigh was his entente."
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