Who Is Known As The Father Of English Literature?
By Anshika Verma
23, Feb 2025 10:30 AM
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Father of English literature
The Father of English Literature is Geoffrey Chaucer. He was a famous English author, poet and civil servant.
Middle English
Geoffrey was the one who popularised the use of Middle English and he lived from around 1343 to 1400.
Transformed English
Geoffrey transformed English as a language and used it in crafting epic tales and interesting stories.
Popular works
Geoffrey Chaucer is best known for his works, he has a collection of stories told by people traveling to Canterbury.
Other works
The Parlement of Foules, Troilus and Criseyde, The Book of the Duchess, and The House of Fame.
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