Geoffrey Chaucer (1343 - 1400)
Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849)
Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)
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Geoffrey Chaucer's view of the merchant, as portrayed in "The Canterbury Tales," is generally positive. The merchant is depicted as a wealthy and respected figure who is shrewd and knowledgeable in matters of trade. Chaucer presents the merchant as someone who is wise and experienced, although occasionally dishonest in his dealings.
Geoffrey Chaucer likely became a writer due to his talent for storytelling and his interest in literature and poetry. He was also influenced by the literary culture of his time, which valued the art of writing and storytelling. Additionally, Chaucer held various civic and diplomatic roles that provided him with unique experiences and perspectives to draw upon in his writing.
This reference can be found in "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, specifically in the "Parliament of Fowls" or "The Parliament of Birds" where the narrator encounters a dream-vision of birds holding a parliament to choose their mates. The winter storm-tossed swallow incident symbolizes the transient nature of love and desire within the poem.
Well, for a start, Chaucer lived some 200 years before Shakespeare did. And although they both spoke English, Shakespeare spoke Modern English but Chaucer spoke Middle English, which means that they would not have been able to understand each other. Another difference is that Shakespeare was a professional writer. Chaucer was not; he was a civil servant.
One example of a detached ironic tone in "The Canterbury Tales" is Chaucer's portrayal of the Pardoner, who is depicted as corrupt and hypocritical while preaching against greed and avarice. Another example is Chaucer's description of the Summoner, who is presented as being morally dubious and corrupt. These instances showcase Chaucer's skill in using irony to comment on the flaws and contradictions of the characters he presents.
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