- Geoffrey Chaucer, born around 1343 in London, is known for "The Canterbury Tales"
- His literary works can be divided into three phases: French, Italian, and English
- "The Canterbury Tales" provides a portrait of English medieval society
- Chaucer was influenced by Italian literature, particularly the works of Boccaccio and Dante
- His goal was to elevate English to equal importance as a literary language
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