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""The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer"" presents the comprehensive literary output of one of the most significant figures in the history of English literature. Often hailed as the father of English poetry, Chaucer's contributions defined the Middle English period and helped establish the vernacular as a legitimate medium for high art. This collection includes his most celebrated masterpiece, ""The Canterbury Tales"", a vivid and diverse portrait of medieval society told through a series of stories shared by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral. Beyond his famous tales, the volumes encompass his profound epic ""Troilus and Criseyde"", as well as shorter dream visions such as ""The Book of the Duchess"" and ""The Parliament of Fowls"". Geoffrey Chaucer's writing is celebrated for its wit, psychological depth, and mastery of poetic form. His work bridges the gap between the chivalric traditions of the past and a burgeoning humanism, exploring universal themes of love, morality, religion, and social class. Prepared by distinguished scholars, this edition preserves the linguistic nuances of the 14th century while providing a definitive resource for readers interested in the foundation of the English literary canon. From his early translations to his mature narrative poems, Chaucer's enduring influence on the English language and its literature remains unparalleled. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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