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Aeneas · 09-09-2009, 04:05 PM

For once I do not have much time to elaborate, and in taking someone well known, perhaps do not need to.

As my favorite writer is long gone, I shall take Chaucer.

Well remembered for Canterbury Tales, but also for one of the first to write in English. At the time most writing was done in French in England.

Chaucer stayed close to the seats of power throughout his life. He had contacts with John of Gaunt, and kings related to the eminent afore mentioned John.

Heavily influenced by the Italians Dante and Petrarch, etc.

Have to go.

09-09-2009, 04:05 PM	#300
Aeneas Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	For once I do not have much time to elaborate, and in taking someone well known, perhaps do not need to. As my favorite writer is long gone, I shall take Chaucer. Well remembered for Canterbury Tales, but also for one of the first to write in English. At the time most writing was done in French in England. Chaucer stayed close to the seats of power throughout his life. He had contacts with John of Gaunt, and kings related to the eminent afore mentioned John. Heavily influenced by the Italians Dante and Petrarch, etc. Have to go.