HoP 293 - The Good Wife - Gender and Sexuality in the Middle Ages
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Exploring Gender and Marriage in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
This chapter analyzes Chaucer's depiction of women through the character of Alison in the prologue of the Wife of Bath's Tale, discussing themes of marriage, sex, and satire. It delves into the economic aspects of marriage, domestic violence, and prompts reflections on gender relations in Chaucer's work.
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