What is the name of the host?

In Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," the host's name is Harry Bailey. He is a character who appears in the "General Prologue" and serves as the master of ceremonies for the storytelling competition. Harry Bailey is the owner of the Tabard Inn in Southwark, where the pilgrims gather before setting out on their pilgrimage to Canterbury.

 

In the narrative, Harry Bailey suggests the idea of each pilgrim telling two stories on the way to Canterbury and two stories on the way back. He also proposes that the best storyteller will receive a free meal upon their return. Throughout the journey, he plays a lively and active role, interacting with the pilgrims and overseeing the storytelling contest, adding a dynamic element to the overall narrative structure.