FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
POETRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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hundred years’ war
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Black death
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Peasant revolt
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none of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1359, Chaucer joined the English army’s invasion of France during the Hundred Years’ War and was taken prisoner; King Edward III of England paid his ransom in 1360.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1359, during the 100 Years War, Chaucer was part of Edward III’s army but was captured for ransom during the siege of Reims. The king helped pay his ransom thanks to Chaucer’s royal connections. In 1360, he became a messenger from Calais to England during peace negotiations.
Detailed explanation-3: -November 3: Chaucer in French war in Prince Lionel’s company. Chaucer captured by French soldiers. King Edward III contributes funding to help pay Chaucer’s ransom. Chaucer carries letters to England from Calais for Lionel, earl of Ulster.
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: -Chaucer did serve in the Hundred Years’ War. While there, he spent time trying to familiarize himself with the works of Italian poets Dante and Petrarch. Sadly, while traveling, Chaucer had little time to devote to writing. In 1359, Chaucer was called to join Edward III in the early stages of the invasion of France.