Who are called the University Wits? The University Wits were a group of English playwrights and poets who were active in the late 16th century, during the Elizabethan era. The term “University Wits” was coined by literary historian George Saintsbury in the 19th century to refer to a group of writers who were educated at…
“The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” is another tale from the Canterbury Tales. It is a story told by a anthropomorphic rooster named Chanticleer. Chanticleer sees a dream of a fox attacking him. His wife, Pertelote, convinced him to ignore it. However, the fox later tricks Chanticleer and kidnaps him, but Chanticleer uses his wit to escape….
After the long prologue, the Wife of Bath starts her story and here is the explanation: The Wife of Bath’s Tale Explanation 01-81 The Wife of Bath’s Tale sets in the olden days of King Arthur whom everyone in Britain respects. The land is filled with supernatural creatures. The Elf Queen dances happily in the…
The Development of Drama Two factors that influenced state of the stage The Elizabethan age was a golden period for British drama. This period marked a flourishing era in drama with notable playwrights like Shakespeare and others contributing to its growth. The influence of Italian comedians and Roman tragic dramatists like Plautus, Terence, and Seneca…
The Wife of Bath’s Prologue is one of the earliest examples of a feminist critique of the patriarchal social order. The Wife of Bath’s Prologue Line 1-34 The wife of Bath begins her prologue with a claim of her experience of marriage. Though she has no authority to speak on the subject her experience makes…