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Father Chaucer and the apologists : Cecily Chaumpaigne and 700 years of rape culture /

"Explores a controversial 1380 document accusing Geoffrey Chaucer of rape, examining historical discourses on sex, consent, and violation. Reveals how Chaucer studies and rape culture intersect, offering reparative readings of Chaucer's depictions of sexual violence as complex, assailant-d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baechle, Sarah (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2025]
Subjects:
Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, > -1400 > Criticism and interpretation.
Rape culture > History.
Sex crimes in literature.
England > Civilization > 1066-1485.
Violence sexuelle dans la littérature.
Angleterre > Civilisation > 1066-1485.
Culture du viol > Histoire.
Literary criticism.
Critiques littéraires.
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Summary:"Explores a controversial 1380 document accusing Geoffrey Chaucer of rape, examining historical discourses on sex, consent, and violation. Reveals how Chaucer studies and rape culture intersect, offering reparative readings of Chaucer's depictions of sexual violence as complex, assailant-driven narratives"--
Physical Description:xii, 229 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780271099682
0271099682