Shakespeare is definitely my favorite poet.

It feels like he understands the English language, and our language would not be the same with out the work he did.  Milton Doesn't really do much for me in comparison and Chaucer is unreadable unless translated.  Seriousely Chaucer needs to be experienced in Middle English which I partially learned in an English Class.  His stories are light hearted and even bawdy at times.  Well worth the time and you really get to learn about the origins of the English language and culture right in the Cantabury Tales.  Now that could be an exciting read!!!