"Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 — Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a journey back to the 14th century through classic poetry, filled with tales of love, morality, and the beauty of the natural world. The centerpiece, "Romaunt of the Rose," explores the customs of courtly love, while other carefully chosen poems highlight the author's skill and the key ideas of the medieval period. This collection is built upon detailed work that examines many old writings and printed versions to ensure the text is as accurate as possible. The opening passages shine a light on how the poems were put together, pointing out difficulties like mistakes in printing and changes in language, and explaining why each poem matters in history. For anyone interested in poetry or studying medieval times, this volume provides both deep stories and careful research.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 — Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems
By Geoffrey Chaucer
Experience a world of knights, lovers, and allegories brought to life through carefully restored verses from a bygone era.
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About the AuthorGeoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the "father of English literature", or, alternatively, the "father of English poetry". He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son, Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the "father of English literature", or, alternatively, the "father of English poetry". He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son, Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.
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