
In a secluded mountain valley, a humble convent’s confessor is summoned by a curious innkeeper who urges the priest to coax a story from the cloistered world. The tale unfolds around a modest, spirited woman who lives a simple life of prayer, work, and generous hospitality. Her household is animated by a remarkable singing dove, Cjantaclàr, whose melodious calls echo through the hills and draw the attention of every traveler.
The dove’s bright, coral‑tinged crest and joyful voice have become the heart of the community, especially for the graceful lady Partelote, who cares for the bird with tender devotion. When Cjantaclàr’s song falters one day, an uneasy tension arises, prompting Partelote to plead for understanding while the priest and innkeeper listen intently. Listeners are invited into a world of rustic charm, quiet faith, and the subtle mysteries that stir when a beloved creature’s voice is silenced.
Language
fur
Duration
~28 minutes (27K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-04-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1342–1400
Best known for The Canterbury Tales, this fourteenth-century writer helped shape English literature by bringing lively voices, humor, and sharp observation into poetry. His work still feels vivid because it pays such close attention to how ordinary people speak, travel, argue, and dream.
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