Geoffrey Chaucer's long poem appears in the original Middle English with a glossary, to which every word in the work is hyperlinked.
Sample this 14th century poet's works which include "Canterbury Tales," "Proverbs," "Fortune," and "Anelida and Arcite."
Chaucer tried his hand at astronomy in 1391 with this five-part thesis on the use of the astrolabe and the movements of the heavens.
Chaucer's version of this famous medieval legend that preceded Romeo and Juliet can be read in its entirety at this site.
Download an abbreviated and more accessible version of Geoffrey Chaucer's epic poem "Troilus and Criseyde."
Published in 1385, this poem about Troilus' betrayed love for Criseyde is one of the most-read versions of the oft-told tale. Read the full text.
Take a look at this brief and largely unknown poem written by the grandfather of English literature.
Poem by Geoffrey Chaucer discusses the virtue of loyalty and ends with a message for King Richard.
Find all three sections of Chaucer's poem about lost love and broken hearts.