Marion Turner

In this discussion with Marion Turner, the esteemed J.R.R. Tolkien Professor of English at Oxford and author of "Chaucer: A European Life," intriguing topics unfold. They explore how the printing press transformed the English language and literature. Turner highlights Chaucer's use of science in poetry and his profound influence on Shakespeare. Additionally, she discusses the merits of engaging with Chaucer's work through both translations and original texts, and how his narratives reflect on morality and individuality.