Sin, the Lady, and the Law

Author / Editor
Braswell, Mary Flowers.

Title
Sin, the Lady, and the Law

Published
Medievalia et Humanistica 14 (1986): 81-101.

Description
In the contexts of medieval misogyny and penitential manuals, Braswell examines Chaucer's treatment of the sins of women in ParsT. The Parson denounces excess in dress among lords more severely than among ladies.

Chaucer Subjects
Parson and His Tale.