Women and Medieval Epic

Women and Medieval Epic Gender, Genre, and the Limits of Epic Masculinity - The New Middle Ages

2007

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Publisher's Synopsis

These essays explore the place, function and meaning of women as characters, authors, constructs and symbols in Medieval epics from Persia, Spain, France, England, Germany and Scandinavia. Usually believed to narrate the deeds of men at war, this book looks at the key roles often played by women and the impact of this on the history of gender.

Book information

ISBN: 9781403966025
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 2007
DEWEY: 809.02
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 299
Weight: 545g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 23mm