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Reading Women in Late Medieval Europe

- Anne of Bohemia and Chaucer's Female Audience

About Reading Women in Late Medieval Europe

Although Chaucer is typically labeled as the "Father of English Literature," evidence shows that his work appealed to Europe and specifically European women. Rereading the Canterbury Tales , Thomas argues that Chaucer imagined Anne of Bohemia, wife of famed Richard II, as an ideal reader, an aspect that came to greatly affect his writing.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781137544193
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 251
  • Published:
  • September 6, 2015
  • Edition:
  • 12015
  • Dimensions:
  • 223x148x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 474 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of Reading Women in Late Medieval Europe

Although Chaucer is typically labeled as the "Father of English Literature," evidence shows that his work appealed to Europe and specifically European women. Rereading the Canterbury Tales , Thomas argues that Chaucer imagined Anne of Bohemia, wife of famed Richard II, as an ideal reader, an aspect that came to greatly affect his writing.

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