Chaucer’s Visions of Manhood

Discover the intriguing insights of H. Crocker's Chaucer’s Visions of Manhood, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2008. This thought-provoking paperback dives deep into Geoffrey Chaucer's works, exploring how he confronts the cultural fixation on vision during his time. With 250 pages of compelling analysis, Crocker presents a nuanced model of 'manhood' that skillfully blurs the lines between agency and passivity within the traditional gender binary. This first edition offers a fresh perspective on Chaucer's literature, making it an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Uncover the complexities of gender and perception in medieval literature with this engaging exploration of Chaucer's vision.