Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342. He was valued highly by Edward III, who paid part of his ransom when he was captured fighting in France in 1360. He rose in royal employment, becoming a Justice of the Peace and was buried in 1400 in Westminster Abbey.
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342. He was valued highly by Edward III, who paid part of his ransom when he was captured fighting in France in 1360. He rose in royal employment, becoming a Justice of the Peace and was buried in 1400 in Westminster Abbey. See less
Geoffrey Chaucer's Featured Books
Geoffrey Chaucer book reviews
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The Canterbury Tales
false labeling
I thought I was buying the Canterbury Tales. That's what the title says, but it is some little paraphrase of the Canterbury tales, a few pages long and in modern English. They should call it what ... Read More
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The general prologue to the Canterbury tales
The General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales
A very interesting and entertaining book which introduces the characters of Chaucher's "The Canterbury Tales". In the Prologue, Chaucer both criticizes and praises certain aspects of Medieval Society ... Read More
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The Riverside Chaucer
Great Edition
by JIK3, Mar 13, 2008
This edition of Chaucer is excellent. I've learned so much from my reading it about Chaucer and the english language. Read More
