The recent Medieval Academy of America's 100th annual meeting at Harvard attracted over 800 academics from 23 countries. Notable discussions included the parallels between Geoffrey Chaucer's work and contemporary literature, particularly in relation to themes of rumor and truth. Fernanda García-Oteyza highlighted Chaucer’s concerns about the distortion of reality in his poem "The House of Fame" and its relevance today, particularly in Patricia Lockwood’s recent novel. The conference opened discussions on the interdisciplinary nature of medieval studies, showcasing its evolution over the last century.
"Both Lockwood and Chaucer take up questions of poetic authority, creativity, and inspiration, poking at the troubled relationship between reality and fiction, between rumor and fame."
"It's been really fascinating to see how interdisciplinary the field is. It's been really generative, I've been able to meet a lot of people, and recognize faces that I've seen."
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