Medieval Literature

Extensive information about Chaucer, the time in which he lived, The Canterbury Tales and other works, and other Medieval writers.

Find out how Chaucer used Dante's "Divine Comedy" in his own "Canterbury Tales," and read the portions of the Italian poem that influenced him.

Literary and historical background of the tales, includes a timeline of the 14th century illustrated by Froissart.

Provides links to Chaucer resources on the Internet, reference pages for students, and photos of notable buildings in the city of Canterbury.