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- (Other translations have “tares” and “darnel”.)) The Shipman’s Tale. A Merchant whilom dwell’d at Saint Denise, That riche was, for which men held him wise.
- From The Canterbury Tales: The Shipman's Tale. ... Bihoold the murie wordes of the Hoost to the Shipman and to the lady Prioresse.
- The Shipman tells a story about a merchant, his wife and a frequently visiting monk called Dan John, who pretends to be the merchant's cousin.
- The Shipman’s Tale: Deciphering, Coding, and Confusion. Jennifer Culver (culver.jennifer@gmail.com).
- The Canterbury Tales (The Shipman’s Tale) Lyrics. A Merchant whilom dwell'd at Saint Denise, That riche was, for which men held him wise.
- The Shipman's Tale. The Canterbury Tales audiobook by Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400). Edited by D. Laing Purves (1838-1873).
- Analysis. This and the next tale present a “debate” on the role of position and power in this world. The opening lines of The Shipman’s Tale establish this theme.
- Their interchange is rudely interrupted by the Shipman who says he will tell a jolly tale with no hint of preaching in it. ... The Shipman is clearly bored with morality.