“Of harmes two the lesse is for to cheese.”
Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Work
The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
This volume includes a selection of Chaucer's most renowned poems, showcasing his contributions to Middle English literature and his exploration of various themes including courtly love, satire, and moral lessons. 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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“Yet in our ashen cold is fire yreken.”
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“This flour of wifly patience.”
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“For I have seyn of a ful misty morwe Folowen ful ofte a myrie someris day.”
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