Canterbury Tales Study Day - Discover the Real Geoffrey Chaucer

Canterbury Tales Study Day - Discover the Real Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer is often described as the father of English literature, and his Canterbury Tales is probably his best-known work.

On this study day we join renowned medievalist Dr Sarah James to explore the contexts in which Chaucer lived and worked, and learn more about his fascinating life story.

As well as looking at some of the characters he created, and thinking about their virtues and vices, we will also consider how a text like Canterbury Tales was intended to be read - was it courtly literature for an aristocratic elite, or was it intended to be read by pilgrims walking to Canterbury to help pass their time, or was it even an early example of popular literature?

No previous experience of history, literature or medieval studies is needed, and everyone is welcome.

Host or Publisher Imperial College London