Chaucer for Beginners

Feb 08 2024 6 ep. 22 mins 12
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"Chaucer for Beginners" is a captivating conversational podcast series that delves into the life and enduring legacy of the renowned 14th century writer Geoffrey Chaucer. Hosted by a Chaucer expert, the series provides students with a comprehensive understanding of Chaucer's life and times, exploring the reasons behind the enduring relevance of his masterpiece, the Canterbury Tales. In an enlightening conversation, interviewer Karen Carey engages with Professor Marion Turner, an esteemed Chaucer scholar and the J.R.R. Tolkien Professor of English Literature and Language at the University of Oxford. Marion’s research interests lie in late medieval secular literature and history, and she has published very widely on Chaucer, including four books and many articles. The podcast unfolds with an introduction to Chaucer's life and historical context, gradually transitioning to a detailed discussion of the Canterbury Tales, focusing on two pivotal tales, namely The Miller’s Tale and the Wife of Bath. The series concludes by examining Chaucer's innovative use of language and form, culminating in a final episode that reflects on his lasting literary legacy. This podcast serves as an invaluable resource for those students seeking a nuanced understanding of Chaucer and his timeless contributions to literature. Produced by Peter Robinson and Karen Carey. Album Cover Image of The Wife Of Bath taken from Canterbury Tales - Caxton's 1483 edn. St John's College A.2.5 and MS 266 https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/e9ddab12-2110-4aa0-ac87-74d77b55836a/

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Chaucer 6 - Chaucer’s legacy

Feb 08 2024 14 mins  
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 Professor Marion Turner provides a comprehensive examination of Geoffrey Chaucer's enduring legacy, illuminating his profound influence on subsequent literary giants such as Shakespeare

Chaucer 5 - The Language of Chaucer

Feb 08 2024 16 mins  
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. In this illuminating episode, Professor Marion Turner engages in a captivating conversation with Karen Carey, delving into the intricacies of Geoffrey Chaucer's langua

Chaucer 4 - The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale

Feb 08 2024 27 mins  
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 Marion Turner masterfully introduces one of the most famous and intricate tales from the Canterbury Tales – "The Wife of Bath." The character of the Wife of Bath, portrayed as a middle

Chaucer 3 - The Miller’s Tale

Feb 08 2024 24 mins  
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," Professor Marion Turner immerses listeners in the ribald and humorous world of one of the Canterbury Tales' most famous stories – "The Miller's Tale." With a delightful storytelling flair

Chaucer 2 - An Introduction to the Canterbury Tales

Feb 08 2024 23 mins  
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,” Professor Marion Turner provides an in-depth exploration of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic work, the Canterbury Tales. The conversation unfolds as Professor Turner skilfully navigates throu

Chaucer 1 - An Introduction to the life and times of Geoffrey Chaucer

Feb 08 2024 25 mins  
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. In the first episode of this compelling podcast series, "Chaucer for Beginners,” listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with Professor Marion Turner, shedding light