a new sign in the British Library<\/a>:<\/p>“This is the original copy of the “The Canterbury Tales” written by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400.\u00a0 Written in Middle English more than 500 years ago, the book is known primarily for having once been owned by a family with connections to the slave trade.\u00a0 Further information about slavery is available in the Humanities Wing, the Social Sciences Wing and most of the Rare Books and Music Wing.”<\/p>
Joe Doakes<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Today’s parody and satire is tomorrow’s reality. <\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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