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About Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342, and is known as 'the father of English Literature'. He rose in royal employment to become a knight of the shire for Kent and a justice of the peace, and was well-read in several languages and on many topics, such as astronomy, medicine, physics and alchemy. His works include The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde and The Parliament of Fowles. He died in 1400 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

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World Children's Day

The Canterbury Tales is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Puffin Classics.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Canterbury Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Penguin Readers Starter Level: The Knight's Tale (ELT Graded Reader). Written by Geoffrey Chaucer, published by Penguin.

3 months ago

Richard the Lionheart

Richard the Lionheart was wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France on this day 1199. Why not try The Canterbury Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean. Published by Puffin.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Loving The Canterbury Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean from Puffin.

4 years ago

Richard III

Richard III was born on this day in 1452. A good time to read The Canterbury Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean. Published by Puffin Classics?

5 years ago

Peace and Quiet

Take some time and read The Canterbury Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean from Puffin Classics

5 years ago

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