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what do we learn about the prioress and the monk from Chaucer's 'The prologue to the Canterbury Tales'?
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What do we learn about The Prioress and the Monk from Chaucer's 'The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales'? Geoffrey Chaucer was born around 1343 probably in London, although the exact date and location are not known. As a squire, Chaucer served in France on one of the many minor military expeditions which were undertaken during the Hundreds Year War. He was captured near Rheims. His ransom was paid by the King himself, proof of the regard in which Chaucer was held. In 1369 he was granted a small anuall pension by the King. He went on a trade mission to Italy on behalf of the King in 1372. From this point onwards his fortunes increase. He received many gifts and was promoted to important jobs in what was the fourteenth century equvalent of the Civil Service. Much of his work was connected with Customs and Excise. Largely as a result...
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