Women Pilgrims in Late Medieval England

Summary

This thought-provoking book explores medieval perceptions of pilgrimage, gender and space. It examines real life evidence for the widespread presence of women pilgrims, as well as secular and literary texts concerning pilgrimage.

Product details

• Authors: Susan S. Morrison, Morrison Susan S.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.2014
• EAN: 9781138007468
• ISBN: 978-1-138-00746-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Routledge Research in Medieval Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, RELIGION / Christianity / General, HISTORY / Women, LITERARY CRITICISM / Women Authors, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Christianity, CE period up to c 1500, Medieval History, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Gender studies: women and girls, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, History and Archaeology, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval