Jeremy+Giles

The author of Canabury tales from a old poet writter. Chaucer was born in the 1340's in London. His work was written because he wanteed to show that english language could be respectable as ac language. He was not very welthy but he lived in the house of royalty. He became a royal attendent later in the years he joined the 100 year warbut latered captured by the French. After being captured by the French. the king of England paid part of his ransom. Chaucer became a royal messenger and a controller of customs. He wrote many books like Book fof the dutches written for Blanche of Lancaster. He has many points of views and beleifs and his works aer pretty significant. In 1400 Geoffry Chaucer died nd was buried in West minister, Abey.

1340 -- Geoffrey Chaucer born in London England (various dates given, including 1338, 1342 and 1343.

1359 -- Chaucer taken prisoner during battle in France, King Edward III pays ransom for Chaucer's release.

1370 -- Chaucer sent to the continent on a diplomatic mission.

1386 -- Chaucer gains, then looses seat as Member of Parliament, knight of the shire for Kent.

1400 -- Geoffrey Chaucer dies and is buried in Westminster Abbey, the first to be laid in the Poets' Corner.

Summary:

The narrator opens the General Prologue with a description of the return of spring. He describes the April rains, the burgeoning flowers and leaves, and the chirping birds. Around this time of year, the narrator says, people begin to feel the desire to go on a pilgrimage. Many devout English pilgrims set off to visit shrines in distant holy lands, but even more choose to travel to Canterbury to visit the relics of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, where they thank the martyr for having helped them when they were in need. The narrator tells us that as he prepared to go on such a pilgrimage, staying at a tavern in Southwark called the Tabard Inn, a great company of twenty-nine travelers entered. The travelers were a diverse group who, like the narrator, were on their way to Canterbury. They happily agreed to let him join them. That night, the group slept at the Tabard, and woke up early the next morning to set off on their journey. Before continuing the tale, the narrator declares his intent to list and describe each of the members of the group.

From the Prolouge:

**The knight:** perfect and genteel man who loved truth, freedom, chivalry and honor.

** Squire**: a candidate for knighthood; a lover who can sing lusty songs, compose melodies, poetry

** Sergeant of Law: ** able attorney; makes people think that he is busier and wiser than he really is.

From the Pardoners Tale:

**Pardoner**: a church official who had authority from Rome to sell pardon and indulgence to those charged with sins.

From the wifes Bath: