Posts

Showing posts with the label Chaucer legacy

Blog Title: Geoffrey Chaucer – The Father of English Literaturel7777777777777777

Image
🌍 Blog Title: Geoffrey Chaucer – The Father of English Literature777777777777 --- đŸ‡Ŧ🇧 English Version Geoffrey Chaucer: The Father of English Literature Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) stands as one of the greatest literary figures in history. Often called the Father of English Literature, Chaucer’s contribution to the growth and beauty of the English language remains unmatched. He lived during the Middle Ages — a time when French and Latin were considered the languages of the educated and royal class — yet Chaucer chose to write in English, giving voice to ordinary people and shaping the future of English literature. 🕰 Early Life and Background Chaucer was born in London around 1343 into a middle-class wine merchant family. He received a good education and served in the royal court under King Edward III. His experiences in the court and his travels across Europe exposed him to various cultures, which deeply influenced his writings. 📜 Major Works 1. The Canterbury Tales – ...