Who is often regarded as the “Father of English Poetry”?

Who is often regarded as the “Father of English Poetry”?

  • (A) William Shakespeare
  • (B) Geoffrey Chaucer
  • (C) John Milton
  • (D) William Wordsworth
Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s-1400) is commonly celebrated as the “Father of English Poetry” for his groundbreaking contribution to prove that English was capable of holding serious and high art content. In a situation where Latin and French were the dominant languages in English literature and law, Chaucer opted to use Middle English, particularly in “The Canterbury Tales,” and contributed to the standardization of the London dialect.
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