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🏛️ Blog Title: “Geoffrey Chaucer’s The House of Fame and The Legend of Good Women: Dreams, Fame, and the Honour of Women”1111111 🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION Introduction Geoffrey Chaucer created a series of dream-vision poems that explored imagination, love, fame, and morality. Two of the most remarkable among them are The House of Fame and The Legend of Good Women. These works reveal Chaucer’s growth as a poet and his deep reflection on society, human desire, and truth. Before The Canterbury Tales,  --- 1. The House of Fame — Summary and Meaning Date and Background: Written around 1379–1380, The House of Fame is one of Chaucer’s most imaginative poems. It describes the poet’s dream journey to a crystal palace in the clouds—the “House of Fame”—where all words and reputations are stored. Plot Summary: In the dream, Chaucer is carried by a golden eagle from his reading room to the “House of Fame.” Inside, he sees how people’s names are recorded by Fame — a goddess who gives or ...

📘 Blog on “The Book of the Duchess” by Geoffrey Chaucer (in English, Bengali, and Hindi with Disclaimer)10101010101010 🏛️ English Version “The Book of the Duchess: Geoffrey Chaucer’s Dream of Loss and Consolation Introduction The Book of the Duchess is one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s earliest and most touching poems. Written around 1368–1372, it is believed to commemorate the death of Blanche, Duchess of Lancaster, the beloved wife of John of Gaunt. The poem presents grief, memory, and consolation through a dream vision — a form popular in medieval literature. --- Summary of the Poem The narrator, suffering from sleeplessness and melancholy, reads the tale of Ceyx and Alcyone, a myth about love and loss. As he finally falls asleep, he dreams of being in a forest where he encounters a sorrowful knight dressed in black. The knight tells the dreamer about his deep sadness and reveals that he has lost his lady, who was “good, fair, white, and bright.” Gradually, the dreamer realize...

🏛️ University of Gour Banga English Honours 1st Year Syllabus | Complete Trilingual Guide (English • বাংলা • हिन्दी)  University of Gour Banga English Honours 1st Year Syllabus | Complete Trilingual Guide (English • বাংলা • हिन्दी)Aaaaaaaaaaa --- 🇬🇧 English Version 🎓 A Guide to the English Honours 1st Year Syllabus at University of Gour Banga Are you a new BA English Honours student at the University of Gour Banga (UGB)? Congratulations! Your journey into the world of literature begins here. This guide will help you understand the first-year syllabus, semester-wise structure, and how to prepare effectively. --- 📘 1. Overview & Structure The BA English Honours course at UGB follows a six-semester CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) pattern. In your first year, you will complete Semester I and II, each with two Core (C) papers. Each Core paper generally carries 50 marks (written) + 10 marks (internal assessment) = 60 marks in total. You may also study G...

English Honours 1st Year – Gour Banga University English Version Introduction Gour Banga University, established in 2008 in Malda, West Bengal, has emerged as a significant hub for higher education in North Bengal. Among its many departments, the English Honours program for first-year students is especially notable. This program not only develops language skills but also nurtures literary appreciation, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. The first year acts as a foundation for students, helping them transition from school-level English to advanced literary studies. It is a period where curiosity, creativity, and academic discipline meet to shape a strong base for the coming years. --- Why Choose English Honours? The English Honours program offers multiple advantages: Comprehensive Literature Exposure – From Shakespeare and Milton to modern poetry and fiction, students explore both classical and contemporary works. Language Skill Development – Writing, reading, compre...