Antisemitism in English Literature: Medieval Period

The Jews were expelled from England in 1290, but this did not mean the end of literary representation. In this episode, we delve into the antisemitic tropes in 14th-century literature, focusing on Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, John Gower’s Confessio Amantis and the musical legacy of anonymous ballads such as Sir Hugh, or The Jew’s Daughter. Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@antisemitism.org. Follow us on all socials @antisemitism