For he was Epicurus owene sone.
Canterbury Tales
For he was Epicurus owene sone.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Franklin. This implies a life devoted to sensual pleasure, a subtle and perhaps 'weird' critique of his priorities.
c. 1387-1400
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