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Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]
Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]
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Length:
75 minutes
Released:
Sep 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore … Continue reading →
Released:
Sep 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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