New Readings on Women in Old English Literature

New Readings on Women in Old English Literature
ISBN-10
0253205476
ISBN-13
9780253205476
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
1990-04-22
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Authors
Helen Damico, Alexandra Hennessey Olsen

Description

Re-examines a critical tradition unchallenged since the 19th century. The 20 essays reassess the place of women in Anglo-Saxon culture as demonstrated by the laws, works by women, and the depiction of them in the standard Old English canon of literature (Beowulf, Alfred, Wulfstan, et al.) Categories include the historical record, sexuality and folklore, language and gender characterization, and several deconstructions of stereotypes. Paper edition (unseen), $14.50. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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