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Informationen zum Autor Dr Kim Phillips is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Hebrew Bible Manuscript Research, a Research Associate at the Taylor-Schechter Genizah Research Unit, Cambridge University Library, and an Affiliated Lecturer in Biblical Hebrew at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. His research interests include the development and transmission of the Hebrew Bible, Jewish Biblical exegesis, and Aramaic Bible translations. Klappentext The first study on medieval women to treat young women or 'maidens' separately and at length. The book makes a contribution to gender studies through its study of medieval girls' acquisition of appropriate roles and identities, and their own attitudes towards these roles. Examines the experiences and voices of young womanhood. Provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of abbreviationsNote on textsAcknowledgementsIntroductionMedieval youth, Constructing gender, Approach and sources1. AttributesBodies, Minds, Exit Points, Perfect Age, Conclusion2. UpbringingModes of learning, Teachers, Messages, Conclusion3. WorkNoble service, Town and country, Conclusion4. SexualitiesSexual boundaries, Flirtation and fantasy, Conclusion5. Voices'Send more clothes', 'Marry me', 'Ave Maria', Restive voices, ConclusionBibliographyIndex
