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Geoffrey Chaucer: Father of English Literature

Geoffrey Chaucer: Father of English Literature

FromGone Medieval


Geoffrey Chaucer: Father of English Literature

FromGone Medieval

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Geoffrey Chaucer is perhaps medieval England’s most famous writer and poet. Now a new exhibition at the Bodleian Library in Oxford is setting out to give him greater breadth and depth than just The Canterbury Tales. To talk more about the ‘Father of English Literature’ with Matt Lewis is its curator Professor Marion Turner.This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code MEDIEVAL sign up now for your 14-day free trial >You can take part in our listener survey here >
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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