Geoffrey Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales

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What were the years of Chaucer's birth and death?

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1343–1400

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What was Chaucer's masterpiece?

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The Canterbury Tales

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What were the 'Three Estates' of Medieval Anglo-European Culture?

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those who work, those who fight, those who pray

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In what language was The Canterbury Tales written?

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Middle English

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What is a frame story?

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A literary device that acts as a convenient way to organize a set of smaller narratives.

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Who is considered the Father of English Literature?

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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What is the significance of The Canterbury Tales in literature?

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It is one of the first major works written in English and provides insight into medieval society.

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What literary form is The Canterbury Tales primarily composed of?

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Poetry, specifically in rhymed couplets.

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What is the setting of The Canterbury Tales?

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A pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury.

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How many tales did Chaucer originally plan for The Canterbury Tales?

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120 tales, but only 24 were completed.