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Record Number: 5147 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: Chaucer's "New Rachel" and the Theological Roots of Medieval Anti-Semitism [The author analyzes Chaucer's use of Rachel weeping in the Prioress's tale; the author is not able to say conclusively that Chaucer was satirizing antisemitism]. Source: Bulletin of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester 77, 3 (Autumn 1995): Pages 9 - 19. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Antisemitism in Literature Bible Exegesis- Jeremiah Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Prioress's Tale Literature- Verse Prioress (Literary Figure) Rachel (Biblical Figure) Satire Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1995. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: Not Available

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