Alone of All Her Sex

Alone of All Her Sex
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Publisher : Vintage Books USA
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 0099284499
ISBN-13 : 9780099284499
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Book Synopsis Alone of All Her Sex by : Marina Warner

Download or read book Alone of All Her Sex written by Marina Warner and published by Vintage Books USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marina Warner begins with the gospels, noting the slight allusions to Mary, and the curious confusions between the two women of that name. She points out the falsities, fables and manifest fabrications that have shaped mariolatry. This intriguing and intelligent book is an attempt to explain the origins, growth, appeal and persistence of the Virgin's cult. The narrative is a rich, allusive tapestry set in a framework of theological commentary." -New Society


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