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Emelye’s Tale

EmelyeThe Knight’s Tale by Chaucer is retold by Princess Emelye. Cousins, both knights, fall madly in love with a girl they see from the window of a prison.

Emelye’s Tale, Part 1

The Knight’s Tale by Chaucer is retold from the point of view of Princess Emelye – so we have called this story Emelye’s tale. Chivalry, Romance, Adventure and perhaps a tiny touch of feminism.

Emelye’s Tale, Part 2

Princess Emelye does not yet realise that she is the cause of a hugh falling out between two imprisoned knights. She has never met either of them, and both have fallen madly in love with her.

Emelye’s Tale, Part 3

The final part of Emelye’s tale. Is there any room for true love – or for chivalry – in the knight’s bitter rivalry over the princess Emelye. And will she have any say in the matter of who marries her?