Medieval Writings on Secular Women
Nonfiction, History, Medieval, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
| Author: | Penguin Books Ltd | ISBN: | 9780141968698 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd | Publication: | March 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Penguin | Language: | English |
| Author: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| ISBN: | 9780141968698 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Publication: | March 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Language: | English |
'Woman, who is equal to the moon in the flower of youth,
Is equal to a little old ape after the onset of old age'
This remarkable collection brings together a host of writings from across different regions and cultures of the Middle Ages, from the ninth to the fifteenth century. They are arranged to follow the life stages of a Medieval woman living a secular existence, from infancy and girlhood, through marriage and motherhood, to widowhood and old age. Some women are famous or captured in exceptional circumstances, many more are anonymous: an abandoned baby in Italy, or an epitaph for the female leader of a Synagogue, speaking across the ages.
This selection contains an introduction discussing the Medieval woman's status, separate introductions to each chapter, notes and a bibliography.
'Woman, who is equal to the moon in the flower of youth,
Is equal to a little old ape after the onset of old age'
This remarkable collection brings together a host of writings from across different regions and cultures of the Middle Ages, from the ninth to the fifteenth century. They are arranged to follow the life stages of a Medieval woman living a secular existence, from infancy and girlhood, through marriage and motherhood, to widowhood and old age. Some women are famous or captured in exceptional circumstances, many more are anonymous: an abandoned baby in Italy, or an epitaph for the female leader of a Synagogue, speaking across the ages.
This selection contains an introduction discussing the Medieval woman's status, separate introductions to each chapter, notes and a bibliography.
