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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English actor, poet, theatre owner and playwright who wrote numerous poems but is most famous for his plays, some of which, such as Hamlet, are counted as the greatest plays ever written.
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) was an English civil servant who also wrote poetry, and is most famous for his unfinished poetic cycle The Canterbury Tales.
Chaucer lived more than 200 years before Shakespeare and spoke a different language. Chaucer's language was Middle English; in the following 200 years the language changed enough to become Modern English, the language of Shakespeare and the language we speak today.
Some further connections: Chaucer's patron and employer was John of Gaunt, who was a character in Shakespeare's play Richard II. Chaucer wrote a poem and Shakespeare wrote a play on the same subject: the tale of Troilus and Cressida from the Iliad.
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What are different bout Shakespeare and Chaucer?
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.
Did Shakespeare write before chaucer?
No, Chaucer wrote during the Middle English period. Shakespeare came more than 200 years later.
Like Shakespeare Chaucer wrote in rhyming?
couplets
Ranked second to Shakespeare as England’s greatest writer?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which of thefollowing characters was not a part of shakespearian plays?
Geoffrey Chaucer was not a contemporary of Shakespeare.
Could Shakespeare have read the writing of Geoffrey Chaucer?
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.
What are different bout Shakespeare and Chaucer?
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.
Did Shakespeare write before chaucer?
No, Chaucer wrote during the Middle English period. Shakespeare came more than 200 years later.
Like Shakespeare Chaucer wrote in rhyming?
couplets
Ranked second to Shakespeare as England’s greatest writer?
Geoffrey Chaucer
William shakespeare relation to Geoffrey Chaucer?
William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer were both prominent English writers, but they lived in different time periods. Chaucer was a medieval writer known for works like "The Canterbury Tales," while Shakespeare was a Renaissance playwright famous for plays like "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet." Shakespeare likely drew inspiration from Chaucer's works, but they did not have a direct relationship.
Which of thefollowing characters was not a part of shakespearian plays?
Geoffrey Chaucer was not a contemporary of Shakespeare.
What will you read in order to find more details about Shakespeare and Chaucer?
I will read anything I can get my hands on on this subject.
What has the author DEANNE WILLIAMS written?
DEANNE WILLIAMS has written: 'FRENCH FETISH FROM CHAUCER TO SHAKESPEARE'
How do you recognize old English?
Old English is characterized by its use of runes and its similarity to other Germanic languages. It is also known for its inflections, such as noun cases and verb conjugations. The vocabulary of Old English is different from modern English and may contain words that are no longer in use.
Who were the most famous people of Chaucer's time?
Thomas Beckett and 200 years later will Shakespeare. (;-0)
What is the play 'The Two Noble Kinsmen' by William Shakespeare and john fletcher is based on?
"The Knight's Tale" by Chaucer
