One of the first anthologies devoted to the writings of women in the Middle Ages. Wilson places these writers in historical context and explores the question of the female imagination and who these women were who were writing at a time when very few women were literate.
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One of the first anthologies devoted to the writings of women in the Middle Ages. Wilson places these writers in historical context and explores the question of the female imagination and who these women were who were writing at a time when very few women were literate.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 366 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Light fading to spine.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Fine copy. 9 1/8"x 6" lge trade pbk, glossy cream covers printed dark blue & red; 366 pgs w/ 23-pg intro by Wilson; chapters on 15 writers by 15 scholars: Dhuoda, Hrotsvit, Marie de France, Heloise, Hildegard, Castellosa, Mechthild, Hadewijch, Porete, St. Bridget, Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Kempe, Pinar & Christine de Pizan; ea includes bio & critical intros, translation & bibliography. designed by Francisca Vassy.