Fabliau – Short Satirical or Comic Tale in Verse
Fabliau is a medieval form of poetry - short satiric or comic tale in verse. It deals with middle class or lower class characters. It’s one of the favorite themes is the cuckolding of a stupid husband.
The form of fabliau flourished remarkably in the 12th and 13th centuries in France and became very much popular in England during the 14th century. Chaucer was one of the remarkable poets who wrote such fabliaux and “Miller’s Tale” is one of such brilliant examples. He also wrote several serious short stories in verse. His “The Pardoner’s Tale” gives the beautiful account of Death and the rioters. This form or type of poetry is no longer in vogue but is surely of great value to those who love poetry!
The form of fabliau flourished remarkably in the 12th and 13th centuries in France and became very much popular in England during the 14th century. Chaucer was one of the remarkable poets who wrote such fabliaux and “Miller’s Tale” is one of such brilliant examples. He also wrote several serious short stories in verse. His “The Pardoner’s Tale” gives the beautiful account of Death and the rioters. This form or type of poetry is no longer in vogue but is surely of great value to those who love poetry!
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