Life of Chaucer

Christopher Nyambura

HBL Period 4

Mr. Apolinario

September 17, 2011

Geoffrey Chaucer Questions.

Boccaccio & the Decameron.

1. Who is Giovanni Boccaccio?

Giovanni Boccaccio an Italian author and poet where he played a major role within the Renaissance era; he is also the author of a number of notable works including the Decameron, On Famous Women, and his poetry in the Italian language.

2. What is the Decameron?

The Decameron is a collection of 100 tales wrote by Giovanni Boccaccio, and probably begun writing it in 1350 and finished around 1351.

3. What influence does he have on the development of the Canterbury Tales?

He has experienced in reading books. His adventures and tragedies that he witnessed helped him write an amazing piece of literature.

Some important events in the 14th Century.

1. List all 16 important events and give a very brief description for each.

Isabella of France Received at Paris Edward II married a French princess, Isabelle. People were surprised how fast her influence spread. Ever since William I conquered England, they have been intertwined with each other. Isabelle ended up trying to overthrow Edward.

The Coronation of Edward III He was only 15 years old when he ascended in the throne. He declared himself King of France due to claims from his mother. After Philip’s IV death, the Hundred Years war.

The Battle of Crey The English won against the French due to the technology of the longbow.

The Battle of Poitiers they captured the French King in the battle. Afterwards, they signed the treaty of Bretigny, which was favorable to the English. The Black Prince dead then Richard II look charge.

The Battle of Nicropoli The Western Church was I deep water. Pope Clement v moved the Church’s Base to Avignon, France. A result of the crisis was to encourage Muslim aggression in Eastern Europe. The Turkish, Bajazet defeated the French at Nicropoli and declared that the...