Chaucer's 'The House of Fame' prominently features which guide who carries the narrator into the heavens?
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Correct answer: A golden eagle
A large golden eagle snatches the narrator (Geoffrey) and flies him to the House of Fame. The eagle is a highly talkative guide who provides comedic relief and philosophical discourse during the journey.
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