Geoffrey Chaucer

yes he read alot of books

Geoffrey Bullough has written:

'Mirror of minds'

'Narrative and dramatic sources of Shakespeare'

'Macbeth, James I and abnormal psychology'

Geoffrey Chaucer was not a contemporary of Shakespeare.

It is possible that Shakespeare could have read the works of Geoffrey Chaucer as Chaucer's writings were well-known and influential during the Renaissance period. Shakespeare's own works show elements that may have been influenced by Chaucer's writing style and themes. However, there is no definitive evidence to suggest that Shakespeare specifically read Chaucer's works.