| Women in the Medieval Spanish Epic and Lyric Traditions Contributor(s): Sponsler, Lucy A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813154685 ISBN-13: 9780813154688 Publisher: University Press of Kentucky OUR PRICE: $14.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | European - Spanish & Portuguese - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Literary Criticism | Poetry |
| Dewey: 861.209 |
| Series: Studies in Romance Languages |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.41 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Spanish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The culture of medieval Spain was anything nut homogeneous. It varied not only through time, with the approach of the Renaissance, but also geographically, with great differences between north and south. In this study, author Lucy A. Sponsler illuminates the role of women during this interesting period by exploring their portrayal in literature. Women in the Medieval Spanish Epic and Lyric Traditions examines the various ways in which women were portrayed in the formative years of medieval society, as well as the development of these views as new social mores evolved. Employing a thorough examination of the literature, Sponsler reveals that a high degree of respect was demonstrated toward women in Spanish prose and poetry of this period. Her study sheds new light on the role of women in relation to men, family, and social organization in medieval Spain. |