Question

What kind of relationship did Gower have with Chaucer?

• A. Rivals who never met
• B. Master and apprentice
• C. Acquaintances with some intimacy
• D. Complete strangers

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Acquaintances with some intimacy

• Evidence suggests personal familiarity between them.

• Gower even praised Chaucer in his writings.

• Yet, they differed in literary style and vision.