Life of Geoffrey Chaucer

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Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
An English poet known for writing 'The Canterbury Tales,' one of the greatest poetic works in English.
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What is 'The Canterbury Tales'?
An unfinished work by Geoffrey Chaucer, considered one of the greatest poetic works in the English language.
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When was Geoffrey Chaucer born?
Circa 1340.
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In what city was Geoffrey Chaucer born?
London, England.
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What was Chaucer's family's background?
They were of the bourgeois class, descended from an affluent family involved in the London wine trade.
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At which school is Chaucer believed to have studied?
St. Paul's Cathedral School.
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What did Chaucer do in 1357?
He became a public servant to Countess Elizabeth of Ulster.
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What significant event happened to Chaucer in 1359?
He went off to fight in the Hundred Years' War in France and was captured.
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Who helped pay for Chaucer's ransom?
King Edward III.
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What position did Chaucer hold by 1368?
Esquire.
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Who did Chaucer marry in 1366?
Philippa Roet.
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Why was Chaucer's marriage to Philippa significant?
It helped further his career in the English court.
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What position did Chaucer hold after his diplomatic missions around 1370?
Comptroller of Customs.
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What writing format did Chaucer introduce in 'Troilus and Criseyde'?
Rime royal, which involves rhyming stanzas of seven lines.
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What is the narrative of 'Troilus and Criseyde' about?
The tragic love story of Troilus and Criseyde set in the context of the Trojan War.
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What distinguishes 'The Legend of Good Women'?
It features shorter narratives and employs iambic pentameter couplets.
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How many tales does 'The Canterbury Tales' actually consist of?
24 tales.
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What is 'A Treatise on the Astrolabe'?
One of Chaucer’s nonfiction works explaining how to use an astrolabe.
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What position did Chaucer hold from 1389 to 1391?
Clerk of the Works.
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What tragedy befell Chaucer while serving as Clerk of the Works?
He was robbed by highwaymen twice.
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What happened to Chaucer's pension after Richard II was deposed?
He stopped receiving it.
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What did Henry IV do for Chaucer in 1399?
He reinstated Chaucer’s former pension.
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When did Geoffrey Chaucer die?
October 25, 1400.
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Where was Chaucer buried?
Westminster Abbey.
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What significance does Chaucer's gravestone hold today?
It became the center of Poet’s Corner, where other famous writers are interred.
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What is one of Chaucer's contributions to literature?
He introduced new poetic forms and rich allegorical narratives.
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What genre is 'Troilus and Criseyde'?
Narrative poem.
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What recurring themes are found in Chaucer's works?
Love, courtly behavior, and societal critiques.
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What was one of Chaucer's roles in the English court throughout his lifetime?
Public servant and diplomat.
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What did Chaucer's royal connections allow him to do?
Secure his release from captivity and receive aid during his life.
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How did 'The Canterbury Tales' plan to unfold each character's story?
Each character was to tell four stories, two going to Canterbury and two returning.
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What is unique about the structure of 'The Canterbury Tales'?
It is fragmented and scholars debate the order of tales.
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What literary influences shaped Chaucer's writing?
The works of Virgil, Ovid, Dante, and Petrarch.