02538cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000480013024500280017826400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801690042352012540059253400450184665300460189165300520193765300600198965300790204985600430212899900170217137277UtSlPG20260610133841.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08033921  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaPR1 aCoulton, G. G.q(George Gordon),d1858-194710aChaucer and His England 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-08-31  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)  a"Chaucer and His England" by G. G. Coulton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an informal commentary on the life and times of Geoffrey Chaucer, aiming to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the poet's context and contributions. It delves into the intricacies of medieval society and the pivotal events in Chaucer's life, exploring how these elements influenced his writings.  The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the dynamic nature of the 14th century in England, which was a time of significant change and development. It discusses the socio-political landscape during Chaucer's lifetime, suggesting that this was an era rich in opportunity for a poet of his caliber. The text reflects on England's gradual shift towards a more unified national identity and legal system, emphasizing the importance of vernacular languages, which culminated in Chaucer's choice to write in English. Through poetic references and evocative prose, the opening effectively captures the essence of the England that shaped Chaucer, while also hinting at the complexities of his character and the broader cultural shifts underway during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Intellectual life -- 1066-1485  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485  aChaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 -- Homes and haunts -- England  aPoets, English -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Homes and haunts -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37277  c78117d78117