Geoffrey Chaucer and Middle English Literature
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In which work does Geoffrey Chaucer lament the death of the first wife of his patron John of Gaunt?

  • Parlement of Foules
  • The Book of the Duchess (correct)
  • The Canterbury Tales
  • Troilus and Criseyde
  • What is the presumed author of one of the greatest examples of Middle English alliterative poetry, generally known as Piers Plowman?

  • John of Gaunt
  • Countess Elizabeth of Ulster
  • Geoffrey Chaucer
  • William Langland (correct)
  • Where was Geoffrey Chaucer buried after his death?

  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Canterbury Cathedral
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner (correct)
  • What is the title of the work in which a diverse group of people recount stories on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

    <p>The Canterbury Tales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Piers Plowman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the first plays in the development of drama in Europe?

    <p>To emphasize moral lessons through religious characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the famous Mysteries and Miracles provided by the Church intended to serve as a substitute for?

    <p>Corrupt drama driven from the stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In France, what did the name 'mystery' represent in the context of the religious drama?

    <p>Plays representing scenes from the life of Christ or stories from the Old Testament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was used indiscriminately for all plays having their origin in the Bible or in the lives of the saints in England?

    <p>Miracle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest Miracle of which we have any record in England?

    <p>Ludus de Sancta Katharina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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