The Prioress's Tale

"The Prioress's Tale" is a story from Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" about a young Christian boy in a Muslim city who passionately recites a prayer to the Virgin Mary. Despite ongoing religious tensions, he confidently prays, and Miraculously, a rat destroys the text of a Turkish man’s book, causing anger. The Muslim man seeks revenge but is warned to leave the boy alone. The tale emphasizes faith, innocence, and divine protection, reflecting medieval religious devotion and the importance of piety and virtue.