Women Readers in the Middle Ages

This fascinating study opens up the world of the medieval woman reader to new generations of scholars and students.

Résumé
Throughout the Middle Ages, the number of female readers was far greater than is commonly assumed. This fascinating study opens up the world of the medieval woman reader to new generations of scholars and students.

Contenu

Introduction; Part I. Reading in the Middle Ages: 1. Literal reading; 2. Figurative reading; Part II. Women and Reading in the Middle Ages: 3. Categories of women readers; 4. Women's engagement with literature; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.