Jenni Nuttall Knihy

A scene-by-scene reader's guide to Geoffrey Chaucer's Trojan War poem specifically designed for student readers.

Focusing on the political language and literature of the early 15th century, this book delves into the reigns of Henry IV and Henry V. It explores how rhetoric, propaganda, and literary works influenced public perception and political power during this tumultuous period. By examining key texts and speeches, the analysis reveals the interplay between politics and literature, shedding light on the strategies employed by these monarchs to assert their authority and shape national identity.

The book explores the evolution of political discourse following Richard II's deposition in 1399, highlighting how it influenced expectations of kingship and political actions for centuries. It examines the early Lancastrian period, particularly under Henry IV and Henry V, focusing on works by authors like Thomas Hoccleve. These writers utilized emerging languages and idioms that began to assert independence from royal authority. Jenni Nuttall's analysis offers fresh insights into the interplay between political language and literature in late medieval England.

A rich, provocative and entertaining history of women's words - of the language we have, and haven't, had to share our lives.