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Bard of the Middle Ages: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer

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8H 5min
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Biographies

Chaucer's works are today widely studied and serve as models for current literature around the world. Chaucer holds a place of esteem as the earliest and one of the foremost writers in the English language.

© 2008 Recorded Books (Audiobook): 9781436173889

Release date

Audiobook: 3 October 2008

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