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What was the main reason for the popularity of The Canterbury Tales in medieval England? The work was a retelling of an extremely popular oral tale. It was written in Middle English, the language of the common people. The work was originally in Latin, which made it popular with the nobility. The novelty of the theme and its treatment enthralled the audience.

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"The novelty of the theme and its treatment enthralled the audience."

The Canterbury Tales dealt with themes that were not common for people to write about. At that time, people were starting to see the corruption of the church, so including that theme captivated them. Additionally, the characters came from a variety of backgrounds that people could relate to.

B. It was written in Middle English, the language of the common people.