Name: The Essential Chaucer Reader: Selected Writings of Geoffrey Chaucer
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Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
ISBN: 9780989426312

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The Essential Chaucer Reader: Selected Writings of Geoffrey Chaucer

Type

Physical Book

Author

Geoffrey Chaucer

Illustrated by

Gerard P. Necastro

Publisher

Primavera Press

Language

English

Pages

388

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.3 x 2.2 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN13

9780989426312

Synopsis "The Essential Chaucer Reader: Selected Writings of Geoffrey Chaucer"

Geoffrey Chaucer, known as "the father of English poetry," wrote some of the most memorable stories in the English language. Timeless in the issues and ideas that they touch upon, filled with the joy, despair, kindness, and wickedness of the human soul, his works speak clearly to generation after generation. Gathered together here in a new modern prose translation are Chaucer's early works, The Book of the Duchess and The Parliament of Fowls, selections from The Legend of Good Women and The House of Fame, the favorite works from The Canterbury Tales, and more.

Geoffrey Chaucer

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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) was an English writer, poet, and civil servant, known for being the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most important works of medieval English literature. He was born in London and had a diverse life, working as a public official, diplomat, and court member. His most notable work, The Canterbury Tales, is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their journey to the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket. Chaucer is considered the "father of English literature" for his innovative use of vernacular English instead of Latin or French, making his work accessible to a broader audience. His legacy endures in the richness of his characters and the depth of his social critique.

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