TOLD by all levels of society – from a chivalrous knight to a bawdy much-married widow – Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales provide a snapshot of the medieval period. And on their Brighton Fringe ...

Two scholars have made new conclusions about a sermon from the late 12th century, which reframes some confusing references, made by the 14th century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. And now for a tale ...

Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) wrote in Middle English, making literature accessible. His 'Canterbury Tales' portrays diverse characters and medieval life. Chaucer introduced new words and standardized the ...

There are and have been such giants in every civilization and every country in the world’s history. Let’s acquaint ourselves with two British literary giants – Geoffrey (with a grand first name!) ...

Medieval Institute Publications at Western Michigan University publishes the TEAMS Middle English Texts Series, which produces scholarly texts designed for research and classroom use. Its goal is to ...

The minister in “The Canterbury Tales” was diligent in teaching—and in following—Christ’s “lore” The picture of the Parson in the “Prologue” to The Canterbury Tales is remarkably candid. Chaucer ...