What type of story does the Nun's Priest tell?

The Nun's Priest tells a fable or an allegory about a rooster named Chanticleer who is tricked by a fox. The story is an example of beast fable, which uses animals as characters to convey a moral or satirical message. The Nun's Priest's tale, which is part of Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," explores themes of pride, flattery, and wisdom through the actions of Chanticleer and the other animals in the story.

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