This study re-examines Morgan le Fay in early medieval and contemporary Arthurian sources, arguing that she embodies the concerns of each era even as she defies social and gender expectations. Hebert uses leFay as a lens to explore traditional ideas of femininity, monstrousness, resistance, identity, and social expectations for women and men alike.

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Jill M. Hebert is an assistant professor of English at the University of Saint Mary.

Inhalt
Introduction: To be a Shapeshifter 1. For the Healing of His Wounds? The Seeds of Ambiguity in Latin Sources 2. Sisters of the Forest: Morgan and Her Analogues in Arthurian Romance 3. Morgan in Malory 4. Morgan's Presence-in-Absence in Renaissance, Romantic, and Victorian Works 5. Imprisoned by Ideology: Modern and Fantasy Portrayals Conclusion: Beyond Limits