Liliana Wirth
Medieval literature specialist and founding head of school at Hadar Jewish Classical Academy in Austin, with degrees from Oxford and expertise in medieval narrative poetry and histories.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 40min
Medieval Literature V: Medieval Chivalry I
Liliana Wirth, a medieval literature specialist with Oxford training and founder of Hadar Jewish Classical Academy, guides a lively tour of medieval heroics. She explores why Beowulf still captivates, how The Song of Roland shaped French identity, the Cid’s blend of family duty and warfare, and the shift from chivalry toward courtly romance.
