This course is a study of Geoffrey Chaucer’s fourteenth-century dream-vision poems. Framing our discussion with key concepts in medieval psychology, we will explore the allegories, consolations, histories, and metafictional surprises of Chaucer’s dreams. We will begin with a selection of short lyrics, using accessible, reader-friendly editions for all course texts.

Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in 1.0 of English 1020-1999 or 1.0 of Medieval Studies 1000-1999 or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.