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Age of Chaucer - Historical & Cultural Context | MEG 01 | Block 1 | British Poetry | IGNOU

In this lecture, we explore the historical and cultural context of the Age of Chaucer, as outlined in Block 1 of MEG-01 (British Poetry). This is essential background for understanding The Canterbury Tales and answering IGNOU exam questions with depth and confidence. 🔍 What’s covered in this video: The Hundred Years’ War and the growth of English national identity The Black Death and its social and economic consequences The Peasants’ Revolt (1381) and class unrest The shift from feudalism to commerce and the rise of the middle class The growth of towns, guilds, and urban culture The Three Estates system: clergy, nobility, and peasantry—and Chaucer’s subversion of it Chaucer’s role as an urban poet reflecting this evolving landscape 🎯 Perfect for IGNOU MA English students preparing for the MEG-01 Term-End Exam. This video builds the foundation you need for analyzing Chaucer’s characters, themes, and social satire in The Canterbury Tales. ✅ Also useful for UGC-NET English prep! #Chaucer #MEG01 #IGNOU #BritishPoetry #ThreeEstates #TheCanterburyTales #HundredYearsWar #BlackDeath #PeasantsRevolt #MedievalLiterature #UGCNETEnglish