Reading Memory and Identity in the Texts of Medieval European Holy Women
Description
Examines a range of texts commemorating European holy women from the ninth through fifteenth centuries. Explores the relationship between memorial practices and identity formation. Draws upon much of the recent scholarly interest in the nature and uses of memory.
Keywords
HistorySocial HistoryEuropeMedievalLiterary CriticismSocial ScienceGender StudiesAncient & Classical
2012Book
Author(s)Margaret Cotter-Lynch
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780230619869
LanguageEnglish
