"Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Boethius and Troilus" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a compilation of writings from the 1300s that include Chaucer's version of Boethius's "De Consolatione Philosophiae," a story that looks at sadness and what truly makes people happy, and the long poem "Troilus and Criseyde," a heartbreaking romance between a Trojan royal and a lovely woman. The beginning sets the scene by introducing Boethius, his philosophical troubles, and his imprisonment, which led him write "Consolation of Philosophy;" Chaucer highlights both Boethius's struggles and the comforting influence of Philosophy as a leading character. Overall, this introduction hints at the depth of existential reflection and emotional storytelling that characterize the upcoming works, showing both Chaucer's interest in deep ideas and his talent for telling stories, offering readers a peek into the way people thought and wrote in medieval times.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Boethius and Troilus
By Geoffrey Chaucer
Step back in time to discover philosophical insights and a tragic love story spun by one of history's greatest writers.
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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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