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What is the nature of most of Chaucer's poems?
What is the nature of most of Chaucer's poems?
Who is considered the 'Father of English literature'?
Who is considered the 'Father of English literature'?
What is Chaucer's most significant work?
What is Chaucer's most significant work?
How did Chaucer's Canterbury Tales contribute to English literature?
How did Chaucer's Canterbury Tales contribute to English literature?
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What did Chaucer's works show to novelists?
What did Chaucer's works show to novelists?
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Which of the following best describes John Gower's contribution to English poetry?
Which of the following best describes John Gower's contribution to English poetry?
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What was the name of Philippe de Thaun's treatise on astronomy?
What was the name of Philippe de Thaun's treatise on astronomy?
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Who wrote the allegorical poem 'Bestiaire' in the Anglo-Norman dialect?
Who wrote the allegorical poem 'Bestiaire' in the Anglo-Norman dialect?
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What was the name of Reginald of Canterbury's most famous poem?
What was the name of Reginald of Canterbury's most famous poem?
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Who was the Anglo-Norman poet that wrote poems in Latin?
Who was the Anglo-Norman poet that wrote poems in Latin?
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What was the name of Benoit de Sainte-Maure's famous work?
What was the name of Benoit de Sainte-Maure's famous work?
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Which of the following poets wrote the satirical poem 'A Vision of Piers the Plowman'?
Which of the following poets wrote the satirical poem 'A Vision of Piers the Plowman'?
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Study Notes
Chaucer's Significance in English Literature
- Most of Chaucer's poems are considered the foundation of English literature.
- Chaucer is regarded as the 'Father of English literature'.
- His most significant work is Canterbury Tales, which contributed to English literature by introducing vernacular English as a respectable literary language.
Chaucer's Influence on Novelists
- Chaucer's works showed novelists that it is possible to write about the lives of ordinary people in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Other Medieval Poets and Their Works
John Gower's Contribution
- John Gower is known for his contributions to English poetry, particularly in the development of the Middle English period.
Other Notable Works
- Philippe de Thaun wrote a treatise on astronomy.
- The allegorical poem 'Bestiaire' was written in the Anglo-Norman dialect by Guillaume le Clerc.
- Reginald of Canterbury's most famous poem is 'Omnis in servis'.
- The Anglo-Norman poet, Serlo of Wilton, wrote poems in Latin.
- Benoit de Sainte-Maure's famous work is 'Roman de Troie'.
- The satirical poem 'A Vision of Piers the Plowman' is attributed to William Langland.
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Explore the famous Anglo-Norman poets of the Middle English period and their notable works. Learn about Philippe de Thaun's significant poems, 'Livre des Creatures' and 'Bestiaire', and their contributions to literature.
