For Argument’s Sake
After 800 years, a playful medieval poem still offers lessons in how not to debate.
The coming of spring, for medieval poets, usually means the chance of something exciting happening. Once flowers, birdsong and sunshine tempt a poet to roam outdoors, spring may be the time for encounters with fairies, lovers and all kinds of marvellous adventures.
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