Chaucer and Religious Controversies in the Medieval and Early Modern Eras

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Exploring Geoffrey Chaucer's role in religious debates, this book delves into his Continental influences and their impact on issues like female spirituality and Lollardy. It highlights the engagement of religious figures, particularly nuns, with Chaucer's works, while also examining the lesser-known concept of an early modern "Catholic Chaucer." By situating Chaucer within a broader international context of religious controversy over four centuries, the study offers a nuanced perspective on the evolution of the English literary canon and its ties to national identity in Europe and the New World.