Feminine Figurae - Representations of Gender in Religious Texts by Medieval German Women Writers, 1100-1475 (Hardcover)

This work offers an examination of religious texts written by twelve women over three centuries in two languages and three genres, showing the variety and complexity of gendered images available to medieval women. Moving beyond the categories of virgin, wife and widow, these religious texts created a spectrum of exemplary feminine life-paths based not on marital status, age, social rank, or profession, but instead founded on biblical figures, monastic divisions of labour, expected saintly behaviours, and even individual personality characteristics.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Medieval History and Culture
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	2003
Authors:	Rebecca L.R. Garber
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	314
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-93953-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval
LSN:	0-415-93953-4
Barcode:	9780415939539

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