Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Medieval Feminist
2025-07-08 · 56 min · episode 436 · 9 entities
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Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Medieval Feminist
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<p><strong>This episode contains explicit language and themes</strong></p>
<p>We're revelling in the Canterbury Tales this week; who else to kick things off with a bang than the scandalous Wife of Bath?</p><p>Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Hetta Howes to celebrate Chaucer's scandalous and witty Wife of Bath, as they explore her five marriages, defiance of medieval norms, and her unapologetically bold voice. Together they unravel the rich details of her prologue and tale, filled with humour, controversy, and groundbreaking challenges to gender roles. Romp through one of literature's most unforgettable tales and characters.</p>
<p>More:</p><p><strong>Medieval Writers, Extraordinary Women</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axC5tQ8weR8tfb9ZwQJbK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2axC5tQ8weR8tfb9ZwQJbK</a></p><p><strong>Geoffrey Chaucer, Father of English Literature</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TMGrNTfPS5wwOqspKNfK3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TMGrNTfPS5wwOqspKNfK3</a></p>
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