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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 14, 2022
“Chaucer is reading a book by Cicero, The Dream of Scipio. And he falls asleep. Scipio appears to him, leads him up through the celestial spheres.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Chaucer and Valentine's Day
For: Literature enthusiasts and students of history
Key quote: “So the plot of it is that Chaucer is reading a book by Cicero, The Dream of Scipio.”
The host discusses how Chaucer's poem 'The Parliament of Fowls' references Cicero's 'The Dream of Scipio' and its connection to the origins of Valentine's Day. This exploration highlights the literary and historical significance of the poem in relation to romantic traditions.