Geoffrey Chaucer Works II UGC NET JRF TGT PGT MA PHD Entrance Exam II History of English Literature

The age of Chaucer is the first significant period in the history of English literature. Though often termed as “a dark epoch in the history of England”, the 14^th century witnessed the brilliance of the new spirit of Renaissance. Changes were taking place in the social, political, religious and literary lives of the people. These changes are apparent in the literature written by some important poets of this age.

MAJOR WRITERS AND THEIR WORKS:

1.   Geoffrey Chaucer (The Canterbury Tales)

2.   John Gower (Confessio Amantis)

3.   William Langland (Piers the Plowman)

4.   John Barbour (Bruce)

5.   John Wyclif (Bible Translation)

Chaucer known by his poetical work 'The Canterbury Tales' is the father of English poetry and literature. He is the true mouthpiece and representative of the 14th century England.

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