The Parlament Of Foules (1877) - Chaucer, Geoffrey
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The Parliament of Fowls is a poem written by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, in the late 14th century. The poem is set on Valentine's Day, and the narrator falls asleep and dreams of being transported to a beautiful garden where he sees a parliament of birds gathered to choose their mates. The birds engage in a lively debate about love and marriage, with each bird arguing for the right to choose their own partner.The poem is notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, as well as its depiction of the courtly love tradition that was popular in Chaucer's time. The poem also…mehr

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The Parliament of Fowls is a poem written by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, in the late 14th century. The poem is set on Valentine's Day, and the narrator falls asleep and dreams of being transported to a beautiful garden where he sees a parliament of birds gathered to choose their mates. The birds engage in a lively debate about love and marriage, with each bird arguing for the right to choose their own partner.The poem is notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, as well as its depiction of the courtly love tradition that was popular in Chaucer's time. The poem also contains elements of satire, as Chaucer pokes fun at the conventions of courtly love and the pretensions of the aristocracy.First published in 1877, The Parliament of Fowls has since become one of Chaucer's most beloved works, and is often studied in literature courses around the world. The poem's themes of love, choice, and freedom continue to resonate with readers today, making it a timeless classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) was an English poet and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. He is best known for his epic work "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Chaucer was born into a family of wealthy merchants in London and was well-educated in several languages, including French and Italian. He worked as a civil servant and diplomat for much of his life, holding various positions in the court of King Edward III and later in the household of John of Gaunt. Chaucer began writing poetry in the 1360s, and his early works include "The Book of the Duchess" and "The House of Fame." However, it was "The Canterbury Tales" that cemented his reputation as a literary giant. The work, which was never completed, contains stories of all kinds, from bawdy jokes to poignant tragedies, and is notable for its vivid characterizations and its commentary on social and religious issues of the time. Chaucer's influence on English literature cannot be overstated. His works helped to establish English as a literary language in its own right, and his style and themes were emulated by countless writers in the centuries that followed.