Lady Godiva A Literary History of the Legend - Softcover

Donoghue, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405100478 ISBN 13: 9781405100472

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002

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Páginas:176Géneros:12:DS:Literature:history&criticism12:0:0Sinopsis:

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"There is much of interest in this unpretenious, historically grounded and thoughtful book[...]For those seeking ways of exploring the new discipline of medievalism, that is, how the medieval past is viewed, guiltily or otherwise, by successive eras -- Daniel Donoghuea s study offers an inspiring model of clarity and cogency." Times Literary Supplement "Intelligent yet entertaining, this text will appeal to readers interested in folklore, literature, history, and pop culture. [...] Highly recommended." Choice "Donoghuea s history of Lady Godiva is a luxurious, gratifying read -- one feels upon finishing it that one has become quite the expert on this slightly naughty topic![...] Donoghuea s writing style is upbeat and enjoyably irreverent, conveying hs personal enthusiasm for a subject which he has obviously researched exhaustively and conscientiously." Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies

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This book investigates who Lady Godiva was, how the story of her naked horseback ride through Coventry arose, and how the whole Godiva legend has evolved from the thirteenth century through to the present day. * Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. * Based on scholarly research but written to be accessible to general readers. * Combines history, literature, art and folklore. * Focuses on the twin themes of voyeurism and medievalism. * Contributes to our understanding of cultural history, medievalism and the history of sexuality.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1405100478
• ISBN 13: 9781405100472
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176