Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer's work, emerging at a pivotal moment in English literary history, faces the challenge of being misinterpreted by future generations due to the rapid evolution of language and societal norms. Despite these challenges, Chaucer crafted a poetic style that was both flexible and expressive, allowing his themes and characters to resonate through time. Even as the language evolved into what we recognize as modern English, Chaucer's literary significance remained, acknowledged by later poets like Spenser and Sidney, who appreciated his enduring impact on English literature.