# The Prioress — The Canterbury Tales character guide

> The Prioress in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Madame Eglentine

**First appearance:** 0000-the-prologue

## Who they are

A refined nun who tells a miracle tale of a little boy.

## Links

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