The Wife of Bath: An Independent Woman

Chaucer worked harder on the Wife of Bath than on any other character in The Canterbury Tales, leaving us not one but four separate perspectives on one of literature's most memorable female characters. Discover what Chaucer reveals about her, the time she lives in, and the surprising complexity of her character.

English
  • Originally Aired March 7, 2014
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created July 3, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 22, 2025 by
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