The Canterbury Tales consists of a series of stories told by members of a group of religious pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. They were written by Geoffrey Chaucer (circa 1340-1400) in the last half of the 1380s and the 1390s. The following brief discussion will focus on ways in which "The Miller's Tale" indicates 'significant shifts in social attitudes' from previous English literature. 2 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.