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A tale of mistaken identity: Scholars clear up some Chaucer references

By Megan Lim,

Christopher Intagliata

Published July 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM EDT

Two scholars have made new conclusions about a sermon from the late 12th century, which reframes some confusing references, made by the 14th century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer.

Megan Lim

Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.

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