UID:
almahu_9949595425002882
Format:
1 online resource (291 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-80543-130-7
Series Statement:
Studies in Medieval Romance Series ; v.25
Content:
This book explores resistance as a widespread motif in medieval romance to consider themes of consent, gender, and desire in medieval England.
Note:
Front cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 'Ar ye a knyght and ar no lovear?' Men Who Resist Love -- 2 'But of love to lere': The Proud Lady in Love -- 3 'Ne feolle hit þe of cunde / To spuse beo me bunde': Resisting Mésalliance -- 4 'What wonder is it thogh she wepte'? Hierarchies of Desire, Race, and Empathy -- 5 'What deyntee sholde a man han in his lyf / For to go love another mannes wyf'? Resisting Adultery, Resisting Rape Culture -- Conclusion: The Ends of Romance -- Bibliography -- Index -- Volumes Already Published.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
DOI:
10.1515/9781805431305
