The Life of Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer was an astounding poet known for his great works in poetry such as the Canterbury Tales, The Book of Duchess, and etc. The Canterbury Tales is considered of of the greatest poetic works in English. He is widely known to be the greatest English poet on the Middle Ages. He was also one of the first writers to write English. Throughout Chaucer’s life he accomplished many things such as him succeeding in poetry, his servicing in the army, and him associating with royalty. Although Chaucer was best known for his English poetry, he was also known for serving in the army as well. (Biography.com) As a teenager Chaucer went to go serve in the Hundreds Year War in France. (Biography.com) He was serving in the war for the English. While serving he was captured by the French for a ransom of 16 pounds. (Poets.org) We can thank Chaucer for his valued service in the army. …show more content…
In 1357, Chaucer became a servant to a woman holding the rank of count, and was payed enough to get buy with basic necessities. (Biography.com) By the late 1300’s King Edward had made Chaucer one of his esquire, or otherwise known as a knight in training. (Biography.com) Although Chaucer is not very known for this, it was a major key for him to get through his life. Arguably Geoffrey Chaucer is most known for his English literature. He is often called the father of English literature. (The Geoffrey Chaucer Website) His great works include the Canterbury Tales, the book of duchess, and many great poems. Chaucer set a new style for English literature, which has inspire many writers even to this day. He was also known for blending two different types of literature together to make something great. Chaucer is one of the greatest English writers ever. In conclusion Geoffrey Chaucer is arguably one of the