ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1359, the early stages of the Hundred Years’ War, Edward III invaded France and Chaucer travelled with Lionel of Antwerp, Elizabeth’s husband, as part of the English army. In 1360, he was captured during the siege of Rheims.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the legend on his tomb in Westminster Abbey, the poet died on October 25, 1400. During 1359 to 1360, Chaucer served with the English army in France and was taken prisoner near Reims.

Detailed explanation-3: -By 1359 Chaucer was a member of Edward III’s army in France and was captured during the unsuccessful siege of Reims. The king contributed to his ransom, and Chaucer served as messenger from Calais to England during the peace negotiations of 1360. Chaucer does not appear in any contemporary record during 1361–65.

Detailed explanation-4: -Edward III invaded France and Lionel of Antwerp, the 1st Duke of Clarence and Elizabeth’s husband, travelled to France as part of the English army: Chaucer accompanied him. A year into the conflict, Chaucer was captured during a siege at the French city of Reims.

Detailed explanation-5: -The French Period: (Upto 1370) The best-known work of Chaucer’s French period is Romaunt of the Rose, a translation from the French Roman de la Rose, a medieval dream allegory. The original work established a code of behaviour, set a value on chastity and ordered a subordinate role for women.