The History of English Podcast Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]
Sep 25, 2019
Explore the evolution of vulgar language, the influence of French poets, and the origins of taboo words in medieval literature. Delve into the connections between fireplaces and obscenity, the evolution of the word 'quaint', and the controversial nature of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Vulgar Language
02:10 • 20min
The Influence of Fireplaces on Taboos and Obscenity
22:11 • 4min
The Influence of French Poets
26:31 • 11min
The Evolution of the Word 'Quaint'
37:39 • 10min
The Origins of 'Fart' in Medieval Literature
47:41 • 16min
The Origins of Vulgar Words in Medieval Literature
01:03:48 • 8min
The Controversial Nature of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and the Omission of Obscenities in Dictionaries
01:11:51 • 3min