Question

Who was the famous Old English writer who wrote Canterbury Tales?

• A. John Lydgate
• B. John Wyclif
• C. Geoffrey Chaucer
• D. John Babour

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Geoffrey Chaucer

• Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343–1400) wrote The Canterbury Tales in Middle English.

• The Old English period ended around the mid-12th century, long before Chaucer’s time.

• Chaucer is often called the Father of English literature for his contributions to Middle English.