The Canterbury Tales, 1380s-90s: Geoffrey Chaucer

Author / Editor
Taylor, Andrew.

Title
The Canterbury Tales, 1380s-90s: Geoffrey Chaucer

Published
Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History (London: Quercus, 2008), pp. 46-49.

Description
Summarizes Chaucer's life and works, particularly CT, and praises Chaucer's characterizations, use of vernacular English, and depiction of a wide social range and register.

Alternative Title
Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History.

Chaucer Subjects
Chaucer's Life
Canterbury Tales--General