The known facts, of the historical author Geoffrey Chaucer's life, are like pieces to a puzzle and are based mostly on official records. He was born in London between 1340 and 1344. He was the son of John Chaucer, a vintner. In 1357 Chaucer was a page in the home of Prince Lionel who later became duke of Clarence. In 1359-60 he was with the army of Edward III in France, where he was captured by the French but ransomed. By 1366 he had married Philippa Roet. During the years 1370 to 1378, Chaucer was frequently employed on diplomatic missions to the Continent. From 1374 on he held a number of official positions, among them comptroller of customs on furs, skins, and hides for the port of London (1374-86) and clerk of the king's works (1389-91). To Chaucer's final period, in which he achieved perhaps his best writing ability, belongs his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, which was written mostly after 1387. This unfinished poem, about 17,000 lines, is considered to be one of the most brilliant works in all literature. The poem introduces a group of pilgrims journeying from London to the shrine of St. Thomas à Becket at Canterbury. To pass time each of the Pilgrims were to tell two stories, one on the way, and one on the way back. Together, the pilgrims represent a wide cross section of 14th-century English life. The pilgrims' tales include a variety of medieval genres from humorous to serious. These stories portray the medieval attitudes and customs in the areas of love, marriage, and religion.
During this time period the class of a person was very important and often determined the success or failure of an individual. I was surprised to see how stereotypical people were during this time period. As a person living in that time period, you were basically looked at, judged, classified and that's what you were. You were pretty much limited to what you were and the idea of be what you want to be or do what you want to do wasn't taken as lightly then as it is now.
Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer was born between the years 1340 and 1345 to John Chaucer and Agnes de Copton. ... John Chaucer had connections with the courts and helped educate Geoffrey. ... In 1372, Chaucer was sent on another diplomatic mission. ... In 1377, Chaucer is sent on another diplomatic mission. ... Three years later, on October 25, 1400, Chaucer died. ...
Geoffrey Chaucer A king's esquire normally married one of the inmates of the Queen. Geoffrey Chaucer married Philippa Roet, a lady-in-waiting in the Queen's household. ... Geoffrey Chaucer became a father in 1367 with his first son being born. ... Geoffrey Chaucer may have been a success in his writings, but his quality of life did not seem to me to be such a big success. ...
Geoffrey Chaucer, the author of the "The Canterbury Tales," shows his views of medieval society through various characters in "The Canterbury Tales." Chaucer's expresses his views of society through characters in "The Canterbury Tales." Chaucer's views of medieval society are based on his opinions on certain people. ... Generally, Chaucer highly criticizes Ecclesiastical people. ... On the other hand, Chaucer praises many characters in "The Canterbury Tales." ...
Koyle Geoffrey Chaucer: Family History Geoffrey Chaucer was the chief English poet of the medieval period, and one of the truly great figures in English literature. ... John Chaucer. ... Geoffrey Chaucer: The Early Years The first records found of Chaucer were in an accounting book belonging to Elizabeth, Countess of Ulster and wife of Prince Lionel, in 1357. ... Geoffrey Chaucer: Later Years In 1389, he was appointed Clerk of the King's Work and held this position for two years. ... Geoffrey Chaucer: Middle Years His first book was entitled Book of the Duchess. ...
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London between 1340-1342. ... Chaucer was the son of a prosperous wine merchant. ... Chaucer lived at Greenwich the last years of his life. Chaucer died in London in 1400. ... Chaucer was buried in Westminster Abbey. ...
The narrator, Chaucer, encounters them and joins their company. ... Chaucer includes many indications that the Summoner and the Friar take advantage of the church for wealth. ... The Doctor also falls into this category based on the sarcasm Chaucer uses to describe the way he does his job. ... Along with exposing those with avarice, Chaucer also ridicules the Squire, the Pardoner, and the Monk based on their appearances. ... Geoffrey Chaucer develops the central theme, humor bordering on satire within each pilgrim in order to collectively convey it to the reader. ...
Throughout Geoffrey Chaucer's "General Prologue" to Canterbury Tales, there are characters that he seems to admire greatly, such as the Knight and others that he makes a mockery of, the Prioress. ... At the beginning of Chaucer's description of the Prioress, one would describe Chaucer's words as favorable and possibly flattering. ... However, Chaucer's description soon turns to sarcasm. ... Chaucer is quick to point out her attempts as superficial. ... Chaucer's Knight is also well traveled. ...
The year 1343 may have been the greatest year for English literature; this was the year that Geoffrey Chaucer was supposedly born. ... Chaucer's first audience may have been to a select few. ... Chaucer claimed to have translated le roman de la rose. ... Chaucer completed less than a Quarter of this plan. ... Chaucer's life was not well recorded. ...
