Geoffrey Chaucer
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Geoffrey Chaucer

Who Was Geoffrey Chaucer, Really? If you’ve ever taken an English lit class, you’ve probably heard of Geoffrey Chaucer—the so-called “Father of English Literature.” But let’s be honest: unless you’re a medieval lit enthusiast, Chaucer’s name might conjure up vague memories of high school textbooks, confusing Middle English, and something about a bunch of pilgrims…

What Even Is a Chivalric Romance?
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What Even Is a Chivalric Romance?

Introduction Ah, chivalric romance. The OG of love triangles, heroic quests, and noble deeds. If you’ve ever wondered what inspired modern rom-coms and Marvel superheroes (yes, really), it all goes back to Medieval English literature. This is where knights were gallant, damsels were forever in distress, and dragons apparently couldn’t mind their own business. But…