Chaucer+and+Canterbury+Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer c. 1343-1400 -father of English poetry -wrote in the **vernacular- the everyday lang. spoken in London** -protected by King, member of parliament -well educated (manners and academics) -captured during 100 years war/King paid ransom to free him -justice of the peace in Kent county -wife and two children -government servant -wrote a great deal/ several allegorical poems/ //Book of Duchess-// in honor of patron’s wife -traveled to Italy; influenced by Dante -1387 started CT-greatest work -personality and spirit are infused into poems -optimistic and full of faith and joy -**iambic pentameter- rhythm that closely matches the way English is spoken** - pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables (10 syllables) -died on 10/25/1400 -first poet to be buried in poet’s corner in Westminster Abbey

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