Which 14th century poet wrote The Canterbury Tales?
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Stephen Hawkins
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Geoffrey Chaucer
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William Shakespeare
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Charles dickens
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales' between 1387 and 1400, making him a 14th century poet. This collection of stories is one of the most important works of English literature and helped establish Middle English as a literary language.