Karen Carey

Chaucer for Beginners

"Chaucer for Beginners" is a captivating conversational podcast series that delves into...

Title	Description	People	Date
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.	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024
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 poetry and the law.	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024
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."	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024
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."	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024
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.	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024
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.	Marion Turner, Karen Carey	8 February, 2024