History is divided into different eras. Each era is defined by behavioral characteristics shared by a nation or by the world's population; like in the United States, we defined the Roaring Twenties. Those who break the pattern of this specific period are those who contribute to the evolution of society. Geoffrey Chaucer, an English writer, was one of the figures responsible for breaking the mold of literature in the medieval era. In his work The Canterbury Tales, he presents a mixture of medieval and Renaissance features, making him a transitional writer. These traits are represented by the predominant presence of Christian values ​​and comedy. The establishment of Christianity defines the medieval period. Today, Christianity is one of the most popular religions, but in medieval times it was twice as popular as it is today. Christianity was so popular only in the literature created at that time. An author did not sign most of these works, authorship of literary works was considered a work of God and therefore there was no signature. As Chaucer was raised ...