Rita Copeland Boeken

This is the first book to consider the rise of translation as part of a broader history of critical discourses from classical Rome to the late Middle Ages, and sheds light on its crucial role in the development of vernacular European culture.

Focusing on medieval English heresy, particularly Lollardy, the book explores how radical educators reshaped traditional pedagogy to engage adult learners. It highlights the significant contributions of intellectuals whose dissenting careers redefined the role of the medieval intellectual, intertwining educational practices with social and political transformation. Through this lens, the work delves into the broader implications of pedagogy in fostering dissent and challenging established norms during the medieval period.