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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 14, 2022
“The Parliament of Fowls is an interesting poem. It's the first poem that actually mentions the word election in the sense that we use it now of kind of choosing someone to represent you politically.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Chaucer's influence on romance
For: Literature enthusiasts and students of medieval poetry
Key quote: “For this was on St. Valentine's Day when every fowl cometh there to cheese his make of every kind that men think may.”
The host discusses how Chaucer's poem 'The Parliament of Fowls' is significant for its early mention of elections and its connection to romantic themes. This poem serves as a backdrop for understanding the evolution of Valentine's Day and its literary roots.