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Geoffrey Chaucer. Lived during late 14th century – probably born in 1343 Not sure when or how he died – some thoughts of conspiracy and murder. The Canterbury Tales are Chaucer’s most famous work Also wrote Trolius and Criseyde.
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Geoffrey Chaucer Lived during late 14th century – probably born in 1343 Not sure when or how he died – some thoughts of conspiracy and murder
The Canterbury Tales are Chaucer’s most famous workAlso wrote Trolius and Criseyde
Written in middle English – (we’ll read the modern English)two of them in prose, the rest in verse The Tales
Began work on the tales in 1380s – finished work around 1390s Set around a pilgrimage to shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury
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
Why We Read It… Develop poetry that would be accessible for all (not written in theofficial language of the church – Latin)
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
Deals with characters from all walks of life – gives us insight into life in middle ages.
Wrote in just about every literary genre available at the time.These include romance, sermons, fables and so on…
