AWilliam Wordsworth
BJohn Milton
CChaucer
DAlexander Pope
Answer:
C. Chaucer
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Chaucer
He is known as Father of Modern English poetry and the morning star of song.
His Father John Chaucer a flourishing merchant.
Chaucer's literary career may be divided into three phases: the French period. the Italian period and the English period.
In the first period, he came under the influence of French writers and wrote a few works. Romaunt of the Rose is a translation of a French romantic and allegorical poem. The Book of the Duchess is based on the death of Blanche, the first wife of Chaucer's patron. John of Gaunt. Compleynt to Pite is a love poem and ABC is a prayer to the Virgin.
In the second period, Chaucer was influenced by Italian writers and the major work of this period is Troilus and Creseyde. The Parliament of Fowls is a poem on parliament and popular representation. The House of Fame glorifies in verse the union of Richard II and Anne. The Legend of Good Women is a dream poem which eulogizes virtuous women in general.
The last period, the English period, shows the originality and native genius of Chaucer. The best works of Chaucer were written during this period.
The Canterbury Tales is the masterpiece of Chaucer written in this period. Also, he wrote a number of lyrics and a prose work, Treatise on Astrolabe. These three phases show the Chaucer's genius progressed consistently throughout his literary career.