Ravishing Maidens: Writing Rape in Medieval French Literature and Law (New Cultural Studies)

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1991
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A study of sexual violence and rape in medieval French literature and law, which uses an approach combining feminist criticism with postmodern French theory. The author demonstrates how medieval discourse made rape acceptable, and draws parallels between medieval and modern attitudes about rape.

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A study of sexual violence and rape in medieval French literature and law, which uses an approach combining feminist criticism with postmodern French theory. The author demonstrates how medieval discourse made rape acceptable, and draws parallels between medieval and modern attitudes about rape.

$30.55

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Published: 01 May 1991
ISBN 10: 0812213157
ISBN 13: 9780812213157