3. Geoffrey Chaucer (ca 1343-1400) 令Life Born urban middle class: In the service of the ruling class; The diplomatic mission that sent Chaucer to Italy in 1372 was a milestone in his literary development. He had direct contact with the Italian Renaissance. Perhaps he acquired manuscripts of works by Dante, Patriarch, and Boccaccio 2021/223 42021/2/23 4 3. Geoffrey Chaucer (ca. 1343-1400) ❖ Life: Born urban middle class； In the service of the ruling class； The diplomatic mission that sent Chaucer to Italy in 1372 was a milestone in his literary development. He had direct contact with the Italian Renaissance. Perhaps he acquired manuscripts of works by Dante, Patriarch, and Boccaccio