Geoffrey Chaucer And The Vernacular
Why was Geoffrey Chaucer's decision to write in the vernacular considered a revolutionary literary choice?
A
Chaucer's work was less formal, making it more approachable for the average reader.
B
Prior to Chaucer, all literature was written in French, which restricted readership to those fluent in the language.
C
Chaucer intended his work to be taught to students, so he utilized language that was easy to comprehend.
D
Most significant works were written in Latin, and using the vernacular made his literature accessible to a broader audience.
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