Theorizing Medieval Race: Saracen Representations in Old French Literature

by Victoria Turner

In today's discussions of religious difference and intolerance, the Middle Ages are often presented as a time of fixed racial, religious, and cultural identities, especially as regards the East and Islam. Representations of Saracens, however, show how literary traditions invite a more nuanced consideration of the complex and often surprising ways in which such non-Christian figures might be depicted.

In a wide-ranging study of Old French...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781886687
• ISBN13: 9781781886687
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Legenda
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"