Wayward Nuns in Medieval Literature

by Graciela S. Diachman and Graciela Daichman

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Two of the most fascinating religious figures in medieval literature are Chaucer's Prioress, Madame Eglentyne, and the Archpriest of Hita's Dona Garoza, from his Libro de Buen Amor. Over the years literary critics have interpreted these characters in a variety of ways: from gentle, mildly sinning creatures, to religious failures, to purposefully ambiguous figures with both characteristics.

Daichman begins her discussion by focusing...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0815623798

ISBN13:9780815623793

Release Date:November 1986

Publisher:Syracuse University Press

Length:242 Pages

Weight:0.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Ancient & Classical Literature Criticism & Theory History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Medieval Movements & Periods

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