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Hace 1 día · Geoffrey Chaucer's initial plan for The Canterbury Tales was to have each of the 30 pilgrims tell two stories on the way to Canterbury and two more on the way back, making a total of 120 stories. This ambitious plan was part of his vision for a comprehensive and extensive collection of tales that would cover a wide range of genres, themes, and characters.
Hace 2 días · Geoffrey Chaucer (pronounced "Chau-ser"), born between 1340 and 1345, was an English poet, author, and civil servant who is widely regarded as the "Father of English Literature." His most famous work, The Canterbury Tales , is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
Hace 5 días · Some critics claim 'The Merchant's Tale' is a fabliau - a short metrical tale made popular in medieval France by professional storytellers. Fabliaux are characterised by vivid detail and are usually comic, coarse, and often cynical, especially in their treatment of women. 10. A framing device is used in the form of a dream sequence. Answer: False.
Hace 2 días · Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London around 1343. Little is known about his early life, but he is believed to have been the son of a wealthy wine merchant. Chaucer began his career as a civil servant, working in various roles for the royal court.
Hace 4 días · Geoffrey Chaucer is widely revered as the father of English literature, but he is also renowned as the greatest poet of the Middle Ages. His most famous work, Canterbury Tales, remains significant to this day, showcasing Chaucer's creativity and brilliance. Through his tales, he employed various languages, narrative techniques, and themes.
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Hace 3 días · Geoffrey Chaucer is considered as a father of the art of characterization. He placed his characters in the prologue from almost every walk of life, the characters reflect the historical and cultural background of 14th-century England. Chaucer picked common characters from various fields to give an accurate picture of 14th-century England.
