Chaucer and His Times

"Chaucer and His Times" by Grace E. Hadow is a journey into the world of Geoffrey Chaucer, a famous poet from the Middle Ages. The book looks at Chaucer's life, his writings, and what was happening in the world around him during his time. It tries to show a clear picture of what shaped Chaucer into the important figure he became. The book starts by talking about how some parts of Chaucer's life are a mystery. It shares different ideas about where he came from, like a possible French family connection, and sets the stage to understand his younger years where he got his education and started working for the royal court. It also shows the impact of the politics, society, and books of that time on Chaucer as the author builds the foundation to explain how Chaucer made his mark on poetry and history.