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In which work does Geoffrey Chaucer lament the death of the first wife of his patron John of Gaunt?
The Book of the Duchess
What is the presumed author of one of the greatest examples of Middle English alliterative poetry, generally known as Piers Plowman?
William Langland
Where was Geoffrey Chaucer buried after his death?
Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner
What is the title of the work in which a diverse group of people recount stories on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
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Which work is an allegorical piece with a complex variety of religious themes, and translates the language and conceptions of the cloister into symbols and images understandable by the layman?
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What was the primary objective of the first plays in the development of drama in Europe?
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What were the famous Mysteries and Miracles provided by the Church intended to serve as a substitute for?
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In France, what did the name 'mystery' represent in the context of the religious drama?
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Which term was used indiscriminately for all plays having their origin in the Bible or in the lives of the saints in England?
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What is the earliest Miracle of which we have any record in England?
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Study Notes
Geoffrey Chaucer and Middle English Literature
- Geoffrey Chaucer laments the death of John of Gaunt's first wife in one of his works.
- The presumed author of the Middle English alliterative poem "Piers Plowman" is unknown.
- Geoffrey Chaucer was buried in Westminster Abbey after his death.
Canterbury Tales
- "The Canterbury Tales" is a work where a diverse group of people recount stories on a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
Allegorical Works
- The allegorical work translates the language and conceptions of the cloister into symbols and images understandable by the layman.
Development of Drama in Europe
- The primary objective of the first plays in the development of drama in Europe was to teach moral lessons and provide religious instruction.
Mysteries and Miracles
- The Church provided Mysteries and Miracles as a substitute for pagan festivals and traditions.
- In France, the term "mystery" represented a religious drama related to the Bible or the lives of saints.
- In England, the term "miracle" was used indiscriminately for all plays having their origin in the Bible or in the lives of the saints.
- The earliest recorded Miracle in England is unknown, but records exist of performances from the 12th century.
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