Medieval Women Writers

by Katharina M. (edit). Wilson

Book Overview

This is one of the first anthologies devoted to the writings of women in the Middle Ages. The fifteen women whose works are represented span seven centuries, eight languages, and ten regions or nationalities. Many are recognized, taught, and anthologized in their own countries but have been inaccessible to students in English. Others are little read today because their literary fortunes have paralleled fluctuations in literary taste and literary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082030641X
• ISBN13: 9780820306414
• Release Date: February 1984
• Publisher: University of Georgia Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Medieval Women Writers

This is a selection of the works of women writers from medieval times. There is an introductory essay about each woman followed by extracts from their works. The book provides a good overview of secular and religious works and is an excellent source book for those studying medieval women.