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Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?

Virgil

Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer is the correct answer as he is widely considered the author of Canterbury Tales and has been credited as the father of English literature. A is incorrect because Virgil, a Roman poet, lived centuries before the writing of Canterbury Tales. C is incorrect because John Donne was a Metaphysical poet and did not write Canterbury Tales. D is incorrect because William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet, but did not write Canterbury Tales.

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John Donne

William Shakespeare

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