The Canterbury Tales: The Miller's Tale Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

Cato, Distichs (119-120)
Ptolemy of Alexandria, Almagest (100)

Biblical References

Noah and the Flood (410, 426, 431)
Solomon (421)