Every language has pioneers who shaped it into the form we recognize today. English, now the global lingua franca, was forged into its recognizable form by one extraordinary medieval poet.
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales contains 24 stories told by 29 pilgrims. The tales range from courtly romances to bawdy comedy — giving us a vivid picture of medieval English society across all social classes.
Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343–1400) is called the Father of the English Language and the Father of English Literature.
His masterwork, 'The Canterbury Tales' (c. 1387–1400), is a collection of stories told by pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Thomas Becket. It was written in Middle English — the bridge between Old English (Anglo-Saxon) and Modern English.
Before Chaucer, educated people in England wrote primarily in Latin or French (the languages of the Church and Norman court). Chaucer chose to write in the common vernacular English spoken by ordinary people.
This decision was revolutionary:
Some sources distinguish: Chaucer = Father of English Literature. But since he is also credited with standardizing and elevating the English language itself, both titles are commonly attributed to him.
**William Shakespeare** (1564–1616) is called the Father of Modern English Literature. He wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets that permanently shaped the English language — coining over 1,700 words still used today.
AISSCE — Full Form and Complete Information
AISSCE stands for All India Senior School Certificate Examination — the CBSE Class 12 board exam. Conducted annually for Class 12 students across India. Full details.
AMBU Bag Full Form
AMBU bag full form is Artificial Manual Breathing Unit. It is a hand-held device used in emergency medicine to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients not breathing.
Animals and Their Young Ones
Animals and their young ones: cow-calf, lion-cub, dog-puppy, cat-kitten, horse-foal, sheep-lamb, frog-tadpole. Complete list for Class 1–5 GK and competitive exams.
APL Full Form — Above Poverty Line (and Other Meanings)
APL full form is Above Poverty Line. APL households are those above the poverty line — not eligible for BPL subsidies. APL also stands for A Programming Language.
Motto of Indian Army and National Games of Japan/Australia
Learn the inspiring motto of the Indian Army ('Service Before Self'). Also, find out the national games of Japan (Sumo) and Australia (Cricket), and India's aquatic animal.
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