The Age of Chaucer (1340–1400): A Detailed Study
(Based on Arthur Compton-Rickett’s A History of English Literature) Introduction The Age of Chaucer (1340–1400) occupies a very important place in the history of English literature. It marks the transition from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the Renaissance spirit. During this period, England experienced remarkable changes in politics, society, religion, economy, and language….