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Episode 126: A New Turn of Phrase

The History of English Podcast

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Exploring the developments in English language during this period and how Chaucer's poetry reflects these changes, making it accessible to modern readers. Also discussing the enduring popularity of the Canterbury Tales and how Chaucer's language is more akin to modern English compared to other poems of that era.

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