Concetti Chiave
- Born in 1343, he was the son of a merchant and became a trusted envoy for the king, involved in commercial and diplomatic missions.
- He traveled to Italy, where he was influenced by literary figures like Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio, and also engaged with Latin literature.
- A member of Parliament for Kent, he supported Lollardy and John Wycliffe's theories, indicating his progressive views.
- After his dismissal in 1386, he began writing Canterbury Tales, a significant work that marked him as the father of modern English literature.
- He was the first poet buried in Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey, leaving a lasting legacy in English poetry through distinct French, Italian, and English literary periods.
Early life and missions
He was born in 1343 and was the son of a merchant.
He was imprisoned but then ransomed by the king who sent him on various missions (commercial relations, Richard II’s marriage).
He travelled to Italy and was interested in Dante Petrarca and Boccaccio, and read also some latin books. He became member of Parliament for kent.
He was surely trusted by the crown and supported both lollardy and John Wycliffe’theory.
Later years and legacy
In 1386 he was dismissed from his offices and begun to write his masterpiece, Canterbury tales. He rented a house in Westminster with his doubled pension, where he died. He was also the first poet tobe buried in poet’s corner in Westminster abbey. He can be considered the father of modern English.
He had various periods in his life:
• French period: (poems on French romance styles) “the boke of duchesse”(a knight in back tells his grief that becomes universal.)
• Italian period: “Trolyus and criseyde” (adapted from Boccacico);
• English period: “Canterbury tales”.
Domande da interrogazione
- What were some of the key missions he undertook during his early life?
- How did his literary interests and influences evolve over time?
- What is his significance in English literature, and how is he commemorated?
He was ransomed by the king and sent on various missions, including establishing commercial relations and facilitating Richard II’s marriage.
He traveled to Italy, where he developed an interest in Dante, Petrarca, and Boccaccio, and read Latin books. His literary work evolved through distinct periods: the French period with "The Boke of Duchesse," the Italian period with "Troilus and Criseyde," and the English period with "Canterbury Tales."
He is considered the father of modern English and was the first poet to be buried in Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey, highlighting his lasting legacy in English literature.
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