Exploring the intersection of ethics and gender in Chaucer's work, this book offers insightful interpretations of his texts. Alcuin Blamires examines how Chaucer addresses complex human dilemmas through the lens of the moral traditions of his era, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the poet's engagement with these enduring issues.
The book explores the overlooked pro-feminine traditions of the medieval period, challenging the notion of pervasive misogyny. It traces these traditions from the fourth century through the Middle Ages, highlighting their influence on notable writers like Chaucer, Christine de Pizan, and Abelard. Blamires provides an engaging analysis of the type of "feminism" represented in these traditions and their contributions to literature, offering a fresh perspective on women's roles and rights during this era.
This volume reproduced, with commentary and full contextual discussion, all the miniatures from unpublished illuminated manuscripts of Le Roman de la Rose, in the National Library of Wales.