Who is the father of English Literature ?
Correct answer: C. Geoffrey Chaucer
- A. Roger Bacon
- B. Robert Browning
- C. Geoffrey Chaucer
- D. Cynewulf
Explanation
Geoffrey Chaucer is traditionally called the father of English literature because he established English as a major literary language, especially through The Canterbury Tales. The other writers belong to different periods and are not associated with this title.
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