Troilus and Criseyde - Chaucer, Geoffrey
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"Troilus and Criseyde" is a narrative poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer, often considered one of the greatest English poets of the Middle Ages. Chaucer, known as the "Father of English Literature," composed this work in the 1380s. The poem is considered one of Chaucer's major achievements and is a significant piece of Middle English literature. Key features of "Troilus and Criseyde" include: 1. **Setting:** The poem is set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, focusing on the tragic love story between the Trojan prince Troilus and Criseyde (or Cressida), a woman associated with the Greek…mehr

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"Troilus and Criseyde" is a narrative poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer, often considered one of the greatest English poets of the Middle Ages. Chaucer, known as the "Father of English Literature," composed this work in the 1380s. The poem is considered one of Chaucer's major achievements and is a significant piece of Middle English literature. Key features of "Troilus and Criseyde" include: 1. **Setting:** The poem is set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, focusing on the tragic love story between the Trojan prince Troilus and Criseyde (or Cressida), a woman associated with the Greek camp. 2. **Narrative Structure:** "Troilus and Criseyde" is written in rhyme royal, a seven-line stanza form. It follows the conventions of courtly love poetry, a popular genre in medieval literature. 3. **Characters:** The characters in the poem are richly developed, and their emotions and motivations are intricately portrayed. The central figures include Troilus, Criseyde, Pandarus (Criseyde's uncle), and other characters from Greek and Trojan mythology. 4. **Love, Betrayal, and Fate:** The narrative revolves around the theme of love and its complexities, exploring the intense and ultimately tragic love between Troilus and Criseyde. The story delves into issues of loyalty, betrayal, and the role of fate in shaping human lives. 5. **Influence:** Chaucer's work has had a lasting impact, and "Troilus and Criseyde" has inspired adaptations and interpretations in various art forms, including literature and drama. The poem showcases Chaucer's skill in narrative storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion. "Troilus and Criseyde" stands as an important work within the broader context of medieval literature and is a testament to Chaucer's contribution to the development of the English literary tradition.
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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s ¿ 25 Octr 1400) was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the father of English literature, or, alternatively, the father of English poetry. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since come to be called Poets' Corner, in Westminster Abbey. Chaucer also gained fame as a philosopher and astronomer, composing the scientific A Treatise on the Astrolabe for his 10-year-old son Lewis. He maintained a career in the civil service as a bureaucrat, courtier, diplomat, and member of parliament.