Chaucer is arguably the most famous writer of the Middle English period. To give us a sense of his greatness, we’ll address the following questions:
- Since Chaucer was not the typical Medieval scholar, how did he gain access to the texts that made him such a great writer?
- How does Chaucer’s “The Pardoner’s Tale” challenge the offices of the Church during this time?
- What was Chaucer’s dynamic contribution to the development of literature?
Recommended Reading: Lavinsky, David. The Material Text in Wycliffite Biblical Scholarship: Inscription and Sacred Truth. England: Boydell and Brewer, 2017.
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