| The Canterbury Pilgrims | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Reginald De Koven | |
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| Librettist | Percy MacKaye |
| Language | English |
| Based on | The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer |
| Premiere | March 8, 1917 |
The Canterbury Pilgrims is an opera by the American composer Reginald De Koven. It premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House on March 8, 1917 just as the United States was on the verge of declaring war on Germany. The unfolding world events caused its cancellation after just five performances.[1] The libretto, written by Percy MacKaye, is loosely based on Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
- ^ Barrington, Candace (2007). American Chaucers. doi:10.1007/978-1-137-10748-0. ISBN 978-1-349-73271-5.