Multiple choice general knowledge Who is the author of 'Canterbury Tales'? Geoffrey Chaucer Miguel De Cervantes Saaverda William Shakespeare John Milton Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Geoffrey Chaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales' in the late 14th century, a collection of 24 stories told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. It's considered one of the greatest works of English literature and a foundational text of Middle English.