Carissa Harris

Carissa Harris, a Professor of English literature at Temple University and author of 'Obscene Pedagogies,' dives into the raucous world of medieval obscenity. She explains how blunt humor and explicit language weren’t just for entertainment but tools for critiquing morality and power. Topics include the bold expression of women in alehouse culture, the peculiarities of impotence poetry, and the bizarre legal practices surrounding annulments. Prepare for an engaging exploration of how obscenity shaped societal norms and the nuances of medieval masculinity!