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Homerwork 2 Geoffrey Chaucer
Homerwork 2 Geoffrey Chaucer
Homerwork 2 Geoffrey Chaucer
Branch of David
Subject: Panorama of English Literature
GEOFFREY
Professor: Eric
AlejandroCHAUCER
Bonilla Snchez
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Amilcar A. Contreras C.
ID: 4-782-2452
WORKS NAME
BRIEF SUMMARY
Which was written probably between 1368 and 1372; it was about a poem to
commemorate the death of Blanche of Lancaster, wife of John of Gaunt.
The House of
Fame.
It was a book probably written between 1379 and 1380, it was one of his
earlier works. It was most likely written after The Book of the Duchess, Upon
falling asleep the poet finds himself in a glass temple adorned with images of
the famous and their deeds. With an eagle as a guide, he meditates on the
nature of fame and the trustworthiness of recorded renown.
It was a poem too and it was possibly the first significant work in English. It
would become a significant part of English literature no doubt inspired by
Chaucer. The book describes how Chaucer is reprimanded by the god of love
and his queen.
The Legend of
Good Women.