Read a concise biography about Geoffrey Chaucer the first great poet to write in English and author of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Learn about the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the first English author and a pioneer of the English language. Explore his poems, such as The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and The Parliament of Birds, and his influence on later literature. Geoffrey Chaucer's personal life, particularly his family and married life, is a backdrop to the seminal works he produced during the Middle Ages. Born into a family of wealthy London wine merchants around 1343, Chaucer would grow up under the influence of the city's vibrant, cosmopolitan culture. Analyze Geoffrey Chaucer's life and works. Trace his journey from 14th-century diplomat to the Father of English Literature.
