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Geoffrey Chaucer - Coggle Diagram
Geoffrey Chaucer
Features of his age
age of transition from midival to modern
English lit expanded and poetry and prose developed
birth of nationalism
The English language spoken in London became the standard English
age of learning and umanist
Historical event
the black death
the corruption of catholic clergy
the rise of middle class in town
the peasant revolt
the 100 years war
3 period
Italian Period
Influenced by Boccaccio
English Period
Greater realism
French Period
Influenced by French styles and subject
Father of English literature
His language become standard English and the bases of modern English
His masterpiece" Canterbury Tales" is the poltrite of English society of this time
First English poet known by name
Style
alliteration replaced rhymes
New metres were established
Excellent education
He was a realist so he couldn't escape from his age
Son of vine merchant
1343-1400