Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Preface to the Second Edition xi
5. Map xviii
6. Introduction 1
7. Prologue: The Shipmaster’s Tale 8
8. 1. The Merchant’s Tale 14
9. 2. The Soldier’s Tale 38
10. 3. The Horseman’s Tale 57
11. 4. The Princess’s Tale 73
12. 5. The Courtesan’s Tale 90
13. 6. The Pilgrim’s Tale 104
14. 7. The Writer’s Tale 126
15. 8. The Official’s Tale 138
16. 9. The Nun’s Tale 153
17. 10. The Widow’s Tale 169
18. 11. The Artist’s Tale 182
19. Epilogue 198
20. Notes 203
21. References 241
22. Index 271