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Geoffrey Chaucer

Explore Chaucer's iconic work, a blend of realism, humor, and insight into 14th-century life. Discover his diverse themes and character-driven tales set on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Delve into Chaucer's literary innovation and vibrant storytelling.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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  1. Geoffrey Chaucer Lived during late 14th century – probably born in 1343 Not sure when or how he died – some thoughts of conspiracy and murder

  2. The Canterbury Tales are Chaucer’s most famous workAlso wrote Trolius and Criseyde

  3. Written in middle English – (we’ll read the modern English)two of them in prose, the rest in verse The Tales

  4. Began work on the tales in 1380s – finished work around 1390s Set around a pilgrimage to shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury

  5. Originally wanted to write 120 tales (each pilgrim tell four tales – two there, two back)Wound up with 24 talesNot sure why he didn’t finish…Set as a frame story

  6. Why We Read It… Develop poetry that would be accessible for all (not written in theofficial language of the church – Latin)

  7. Chaucer’s style – especially his realism and character development – was unheard of in lit until this time.Themes vary from courtly love, murder and treachery to the corruption of the church

  8. Deals with characters from all walks of life – gives us insight into life in middle ages.

  9. Wrote in just about every literary genre available at the time.These include romance, sermons, fables and so on…

  10. Chaucer called the father of the English Literary Canon

  11. On to the prologue…

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