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AGE OF CHAUCER

1.   Geoffrey Chaucer

2.   John Gower

3.   William Langland

4.   John Barbour

5.   John Wyclif

John Barbour (1316? – 1365)

He was the national poet of Scotland. He is thought to have authored a number of poetical works, but the only surviving work by him in today’s time is ‘Bruce’.

‘BRUCE’:

It is a long narrative poem written in about 14000 octosyllabic lines. It is full of patriotism, romantic and heroism. It is an epic based on the recent history of Scotland. It narrates the heroic actions of Bruce, the national hero. The poem expresses the spirit of independence among the Scottish people. All actions revolve around the character Bruce who plays a major role in gaining independence of Scotland.

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