The History of English Podcast

Episode 126: A New Turn of Phrase

Jun 26, 2019
This podcast explores the changes in English grammar and syntax during the Middle English period, with a focus on how it is reflected in Geoffrey Chaucer's writings. It also discusses Chaucer's Italian influence, the evolution of possessives in Middle English, Chaucer's reflections on fame and gossip, the evolution of a word from 'pimp' to encourager, and the relationship between Chaucer's 'The Legend of Good Women' and John Gower's 'Confessio Amantis'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Evolution of the English Language and Its Reflection in Chaucer's Writings
02:34 • 2min
3
John of Gaunt and Chaucer's Italian Influence
04:56 • 5min
4
The Evolution of Possessives in Middle English
10:21 • 17min
5
Chaucer's Reflection on Fame and Gossip
27:44 • 22min
6
The Evolution of a Word: From 'Pimp' to Encourager
50:11 • 16min
7
Chaucer's 'The Legend of Good Women' and its Relationship to 'Confessio Amantis'
01:06:38 • 2min