Chaucer, Geoffrey

Read "The Book of the Duchess," by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Read "Chaucer," by Adolphus William Ward.

Read "Chaucer" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882).

(ca. 1343-1400) British writer. Geoffrey Chaucer has been called "father of English literature," and he was certainly one of the most famous writers in British literature, known for his "Canterbury Tales." Read more about the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

Read "A History of English Literature."

Read about Geoffrey Chaucer, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) has been called "the father of English poetry. With his knowledge of Latin, French and Italian literature, he transformed the world of literature. Chaucer's greatest work was his "Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. Read more about the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

The study of Geoffrey Chaucer's works often ventures into the area of gender and religious studies. In these books, you'll read about some of the scholarship that's been written about identity, gender and religion. Read on.

Read quotes from Geoffrey Chaucer.

"The purpose of the New Chaucer Society is to provide a forum for teachers and scholars of Geoffrey Chaucer and his age."

"The Canterbury Tales," by Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340-1400) is sometimes considered the first collection of short stories in English. The entire collection was probably written between the years 1387 and 1400. Read the full text, along with critical material related to "The Canterbury Tales."

Read "The Canterbury Tales," by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Enter Geoffrey Chaucer. A budding young poet and a favorite of the English court, Chaucer became a diplomat and was granted many offices. Read more about Chaucer, and the English Renaissance.

Read "Troilus and Criseyde," by Geoffrey Chaucer.

From the University of Alberta, Canada, this site provides an extensive bibliography that covers Chaucer's historical, social, and philosophical background as well as a wide range of literary studies organized by theme.

This project was initiated at the 33rd International Congress of Medieval Studies by a group of medievalists interested in promoting Chaucer studies on the WWW.