The Afterlives of Rape in Medieval English Literature
Author | : S. Edwards |
Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 1137364815 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137364814 |
Rating | : 4/5 (814 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Afterlives of Rape in Medieval English Literature by : S. Edwards
Download or read book The Afterlives of Rape in Medieval English Literature written by S. Edwards and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From devotional literature to political narratives, medieval texts propose that sexual violence victims have privileged moral, ethical, and spiritual insight. This book explores these discourses of survival in a wide range of medieval English texts, including letters of spiritual advice, legal cases, romances, and legendary histories.