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Troilus and Criseyde

Written by Geoffrey Chaucer, this poem is set during the Trojan War and follows the tragic love story of Troilus and Criseyde. more

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Geoffrey Chaucer
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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