Examines a range of texts commemorating European holy women from the ninth through fifteenth centuries. Explores the relationship between memorial practices and identity formation. Draws upon much of the recent scholarly interest in the nature and uses of memory.
| ISBN: | 9781349382392 |
| Publication date: | 27th March 2012 |
| Author: | M CotterLynch |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 264 pages |
| Series: | The New Middle Ages |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history European history European history: medieval period, middle ages Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Gender studies, gender groups |