Ravishing maidens: writing rape in medieval french literature and law
Auteur :
Gravdal, Kathryn
Éditeur :
University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN :
9780812213157
Date de publication :
1 mai 1991
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.