“Or as an ook comth of a litel spir, So thorugh this lettre, which that she hym sente, Encressen gan desir, of which he brente.”
Book:Chaucer
Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Work
Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer's works are seminal texts in English literature, showcasing his mastery of Middle English. The Canterbury Tales is a series of stories told by a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury, while The Book of the Duchess is a lament for the death of Chaucer's patron's wife. more
Author
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, writer, and philosopher, renowned for his seminal work 'The Canterbury Tales'. Born in 1343, Chaucer lived through the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, serving in various roles such as a courtier, diplomat, and civil servant. His writings reflect the social and cultural shifts of his era. more
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