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This analysis aims to explore modern interpretations of medieval literary works, focusing on intertextual connections.

May 10, 2026Open Access

Reflections on Peter Ackroyd's 'The Clerkenwell Tales' and Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'

Key Points

This analysis aims to explore modern interpretations of medieval literary works, focusing on intertextual connections.
Compared 'Canterbury Tales' and 'Clerkenwell Tales' from an intertextual perspective.
Examined how Ackroyd utilized medieval sources in his work.
Identified key intertextual elements that link Ackroyd's and Chaucer's narratives.
Highlighted the influence of medieval sources on Ackroyd's modern interpretation.

Abstract

There was a time when I was particularly interested in looking at modern interpretations of medieval literary works, so, for a while, I compared Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' and Ackroyd's 'Clerkenwell Tales' from an intertextual perspective. These notes reflect the results of that analysis, in which I examined how Ackroyd used his medieval sources (all this coming from a medievalist!). Please read the 'Read me' document first. I hope these reflections become a source of inspiration and learning for you. Feel free to use the ideas for your own research :)

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Rebeca Cubas-Peña (Tue,) studied this question.

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