In which year did William Caxton publish the Canterbury Tales for the first time?

William Caxton, a printer and merchant, published the first edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in 1476. Caxton was an early pioneer of printing in England, and his printing press played a significant role in the dissemination of literary works during the late 15th century. The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written by Chaucer in Middle English, became one of the first major literary works printed in the English language. Caxton's efforts contributed to the preservation and wider availability of Chaucer's masterpiece, making it more accessible to a broader audience. The exact date of publication is often cited as 1478, making it one of the earliest books printed in England.