Chaucer, Geoffrey

Chaucer, Geoffrey jĕfˈrē chôˈsər, c.1340–1400, English poet, one of the most important figures in English literature.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
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• Italian Period
• Early Works
• Life and Career
• Bibliography

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