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- 22 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which of Chaucer's poems was composed to mourn the passing of Blanche, the wife of John of Gaunt?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Chaucer wrote 'The Book of the Duchess' as an elegy to honor Blanche, the wife of John of Gaunt, following her death. The other works listed are distinct poems by Chaucer but were not related to this event.
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