Geoffrey Chaucer The Father of English Literature

His Life Birth of Chaucer Chaucer a page in the household of the Countess of Ulster Chaucer serves in the war in France Chaucer, captured by the French, is ransomed for 16 pounds Chaucer marries Philippa Roet, a lady-in-waiting in the Queen's household Chaucer travels to Spain Chaucer travels to Italy (Genoa and Florence) on a diplomatic mission Chaucer granted a gallon pitcher of wine daily for life Several trips to France, negotiating for peace and the marriage of Richard Chaucer travels to Italy (Milan) on diplomatic mission Chaucer is granted a permanent deputy in the customs Chaucer serves as justice of peace for Kent Chaucer is robbed of horse, goods, 20 pounds, 6 shillings, 8 pence at Hacham, Surrey (perhaps robbed again a bit later) Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales Chaucer writes most of The Canterbury Tales, including probably "The Marriage Group." 1389 Chaucer is appointed clerk of the works at Westminster, Tower of London, and other royal estates Chaucer is granted a tun of wine a year King Henry IV confirms, and adds to, Chaucer's royal annuities Chaucer's death (on 25 October, according to tradition).

His Works Canterbury Tales Troilus and Criseyde Book of the Duchess Prose Treatises Short Poems Other Major Poems Chaucer writes the first realistic work of fiction; furthermore, although the language of scholars was Latin, and the language of the court was French, Chaucer chooses to write in the language of the common people- Middle English. Why is Chaucer considered the Father of the English Language?

The Times The Plague Scientists have estimated that about a third of the population died. Most scientists agree it was spread by fleas. Called Black Death. Started in the late 1340’s.

The Times The Great Famine Due to a mini ice age and following a poor harvest, Europe, between 1315 and 1322 went through a famine. The famine led to lower productivity from the working class, higher prices of food, along with starvation.

The Times English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 The chieftain of the commons Wat Tighler of Maidstone came before King Richard II demanding many rights for the common people. He was murdered in the square and the King had many of his followers murdered. Eventually, a few were pardoned. The commoners never received any rights. They revolted for a better life, and never saw one.

The Pilgrimage Start at the Tabard InnEnd at Canterbury Cathedral total distance is miles

The Pilgrimage It’s You have to walk 60 miles with 28 strangers.

The Tabard Inn

Canterbury Cathedral Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt from 1070 to The east end was greatly enlarged at the beginning of the twelfth century, and largely rebuilt in the Gothic style following a fire in 1174, with significant eastward extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in 1170.

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