It was Chaucer's father who influenced him.
Geoffrey Chaucer's works, especially "The Canterbury Tales," helped popularize Middle English vernacular literature and influenced the development of English as a literary language. His use of character development and social commentary set a precedent for humanist thought during the Renaissance. Chaucer's writing style and themes influenced later Renaissance writers such as Shakespeare and Spenser.
Geoffrey Chaucer.
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Geoffrey Chaucer had at least one sibling, a brother named Robert Chaucer.
Geoffrey Chaucer's mother was Agnes Copton. There is a good chance that Chaucer grew up bilingual (French / English). The main language of administration was in the process of shifting from Norman French to English in Chaucer's own lifetime, and this may be a main reason why there is so much French influence in Chaucer's own writing.
Geoffrey Chaucer's mother was Agnes Copton. There is a good chance that Chaucer grew up bilingual (French / English). The main language of administration was in the process of shifting from Norman French to English in Chaucer's own lifetime, and this may be a main reason why there is so much French influence in Chaucer's own writing.
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Nature built the most musical mind in ancient England in Geoffrey Chaucer.
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1343.
Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written in the late 14th century. Chaucer is often considered the father of English literature and is known for his influential role in shaping the English language. His work remains a significant part of literary history.
No, Geoffrey Chaucer did not become a knight.
To cite The Canterbury Tales in MLA format, include Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales. Follow this format for an in-text citation: (Chaucer line number) or (Chaucer Prologue line number). For the works cited page: Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales.