Chaucer for Beginners Podcast
1) Chaucer 6 - Chaucer’s legacy
Professor Marion Turner looks at Chaucer's legacy and the changes in societal perception of Chaucer. She also looks at online resources to help the beginner study Chaucer. In this concluding episode P...Show More
2) Chaucer 5 - The Language of Chaucer
Professor Marion Turner delves into Geoffrey Chaucer's language and writing style. Chaucer championed a vernacular English form of writing, a departure from the prevalent use of Latin or French in poe...Show More
3) Chaucer 4 - The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale
Professor Marion Turner introduces one of the most famous and intricate tales from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales – "The Wife of Bath." In this key episode on the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, Professor Mari...Show More
4) Chaucer 3 - The Miller’s Tale
Professor Marion Turner introduces the ribald and humorous world of one of the Canterbury Tales' most famous stories – "The Miller's Tale." In this engaging episode of "Chaucer for Beginners," Profess...Show More
5) Chaucer 2 - An Introduction to the Canterbury Tales
Professor Marion Turner provides an in-depth exploration of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic work, the Canterbury Tales. In the captivating second episode of the podcast series, "Chaucer for Beginners,” Pro...Show More
6) Chaucer 1 - An Introduction to the life and times of Geoffrey Chaucer
In the introductory episode of "Chaucer for Beginners,” expert Professor Marion Turner introduces the life of writer Geoffrey Chaucer, shedding light on his background and life in 14th century England...Show More