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The Reeve's Prologue and Tale is a Middle English poem that provides an introduction to a series of tales. It is part of the General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by various characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The poem sets the stage for the tales that follow, offering a glimpse into the medieval world and the diverse characters that populate it.
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