Victorian Interpretations of the Wat Tyler Story

Authors

  • Nancy Aycock Metz

Abstract

Abstract of a paper outlining the Victorians’ interest in the fourteenthcentury peasants’ revolt led by Wat Tyler. Claims the Victorians were divided in their opinion of Tyler – some thought him barbaric, others saw him as heroic.

Published

1979-10-19

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1: (Fall 1979)

Section

Articles