The Reader of this Book here takes her Leave

Chaucer's Retraction reminds me in a way of the prologue of the Miller's tale, asking for forgiveness from anyone who might be offended, but also saying if anyone enjoyed the book, they should thank "Lord Jesu Christ."

It's rather strange that Chaucer, the character, seems to not want any affiliation with the book. It's almost like he is saying, "Psst, look, here is a great story, but you didn't get it from me." Never before have a read a book where the author disowns his creation. I understand that Chaucer doesn't want to offend anyone, but then why did he even bother writing the book?

I enjoyed the Canterbury Tales. It was different; Chaucer is telling us a story about himself, in which he tells the stories of other people, who are telling their own tales. It's complicated but intriguing, and I bet that some Hollywood studio is going to make a version of it someday :) Either way, I would like read the rest of the tales at a later time.

~Hannah