Before the Closet - Same-Sex Love from "Beowulf" to "Angels in America"

Summary

Examining the intolerance of homosexuality in the early medieval period, this study challenges the long-held belief that the early Middle Ages tolerated same-sex relations. The work focuses on Anglo-Saxon literature but also includes examinations of contemporary opera, dance and theatre.

Product details

• Authors: Allen J. (Loyola University Chicago Frantzen, Frantzen Allen J.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2000
• EAN: 9780226260921
• ISBN: 978-0-226-26092-1
• No. of pages: 380
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 510 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; England, Dance, English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, CE period up to c 1500, British & Irish history, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Other performing arts, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, European history: medieval period, middle ages, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Lesbian studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics