The Cantebury Tales and the Specter of Death

The Cantebury Tales and the Specter of Death
Episode Number 23
Season 1
Aired 2022-03-25
Overview Chaucer’s masterpiece, written at the end of our period, shows how European authors grappled with the enormity of the plague in their works. Examine stories like “The Clerk’s Tale,” “The Tale of Melibee,” and “The Man of Law’s Tale” that highlight stoicism and human resilience in the face of extreme adversity and misfortune.
Runtime 30 minutes
Absolute Number 0
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