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640 Chaucer the Merry Bard (with Mary Flannery)

The History of Literature

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This chapter delves into Geoffrey Chaucer's significance as a medieval poet, exploring his life, works, and impactful legacy. It highlights the complexities of his humor and societal treatment of poets, contrasting their struggles for recognition during life with posthumous honors.

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