1. “The father of British Literature” Wealthy family, but not royalty (“Chaucer” meant “shoemaker” in French) A favorite of the British Court Was a soldier, diplomat, clerk and held other sundry jobs Familiar with all aspects of life Geoffrey Chaucer

2. The Canterbury Tales was written as a “hobby” On of the great masterpieces of British Lit. Picture of medieval life- Nobility Low Class Educated Ignorant Pious Impious Good Evil Geoffrey Chaucer

3. Buried in Westminster Abbey- the first writer to be so honored Section is now called “Poets’ Corner” Geoffrey Chaucer

4. The Pilgrimage Approximately 60 miles

5. Canterbury Cathedral