Edward III paid part of a ransom to the French for the release of which writer?

Correct answer: Geoffrey Chaucer

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Player #25874027
Player #25874027
I didn’t know that. But £16? Probably couldn’t buy a round of drinks for that now
Nell
Nell
Player #25874027, £16 would be nearly £10.5k today. Still not much for a ransom, though
Player #79042082
Player #79042082
Chaucer was an incredible writer and the Canterbury Tales is amazing. however apparently Twain is pretty good but I'm not American so why would I bother to find out? Bezinga!!
Stephanie.S.
Stephanie.S.
Player Freewoman, If you're not from Britain, why would you have heard of him? As I'm English, I did learn a little about him at school.
FrouFrouQuail20037
FrouFrouQuail20037
Likeable master, You know what?? The sky is blue?? The water is wet..hmmm? Why do you bother ? Just like the ones that write ..." I got that one right" ... So what. There are some that really write some profound stuff and then there is entries such as Mr Likeable's..Spare us.