Literature and Heresy in the Age of Chaucer

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Focusing on the Wycliffite heresy, the book emphasizes its crucial role in shaping late medieval English literature. It explores how this movement influenced the themes, styles, and ideologies of contemporary writers, positioning the heresy as a pivotal context for understanding the era's literary landscape. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the connections between religious dissent and literary expression, shedding light on the broader cultural implications of Wycliffe's teachings.