“Nature, the vicar of the Almighty Lord.”
Quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
Work
The Portable Chaucer: Revised Edition
This revised edition of The Portable Chaucer features a wide array of Chaucer's literary works, including excerpts from The Canterbury Tales, The Book of the Duchess, Troilus and Criseyde, and The House of Fame. The collection is designed to provide readers with a convenient and accessible introduction to the rich and complex poetry and prose of one of England's earliest and most influential writers. 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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