The Franklin's Tale
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"The Franklin's Tale" is one of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. It focuses on issues of providence, truth, generosity and gentillesse in human relationships.
Dorigen and Aurelius, from Mrs. Haweis's, Chaucer for Children (1877). Note the black rocks in the sea and the setting of the garden, a typical site for courtly love.
les Tas de Pais off the Pointe de Penhir in Camaret, Brittany
Rocky coast – Brittany
Geoffrey Chaucer. Treatise on the Astrolabe addressed to his son Lowys AD 1391
Rash promise
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The rash promise, also blind promise or rash boon is a promise given without considering its consequences. It is a common motif in medieval and folk literature, especially fairy tales. It is classifie
The Franklin's Tale
…Dorigen is courted against her will by another suitor, a squire named Aurelius. Finally, to get rid of him and in a lighthearted mood, she makes a rash promise and tells Aurelius that he might have her love providing he can dispose of all the rocks on the coast of Brittany. Aurelius finally manages to secure…
Salome with the Head of the Baptist (1761)