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Crossing Borders: Love Between Women in Medieval French and Arabic Literatures (The Middle Ages Series)
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Winner of the 2009 MLA Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for comparative literary studiesGiven Christianity s valuation of celibacy and its persistent association of sexuality with the Fall and of women with sin, Western medieval attitudes toward the erotic could not help but be vexed. In contrast, eroticism is explicitly celebrated in a large number of theological, scientific, and literary texts of the medieval Arab Islamicate tradition, where sexuality was positioned at the very heart of religious piety.In Crossing Borders, Sahar Amer turns to the rich body of Arabic sexological writings to focus, in particular, on their open attitude toward erotic love between women. By juxtaposing these Arabic texts with French works, she reveals a medieval French literary discourse on samesex desire and sexual practices that has gone all but unnoticed. The Arabic tradition on eroticism breaks through into French literary writings on gender and sexuality in often surprising ways, she argues, and she demonstrates how strategies of gender representation deployed in Arabic texts came to be models to imitate, contest, subvert, and at times censor in the West.Amer s analysis reveals Western literary representations of gender in the Middle Ages as crosscultural, hybrid discourses as she reexamines borderscultural, linguistic, historical, geographicnot as elements of separation and division but as fluid spaces of cultural exchange, adaptation, and collaboration. Crossing these borders, she salvages key Arabic and French writings on alternative sexual practices from oblivion to give voice to a group that has long been silenced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Crossing Borders: Love Between Women in Medieval French and Arabic Literatures'? A: The main theme of the book explores the representation of erotic love between women in medieval French and Arabic literatures, highlighting the contrast in attitudes toward sexuality in these cultural contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Crossing Borders' is Sahar Amer, who is recognized for her work in comparative literary studies.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its analysis of medieval literature? A: This book uniquely juxtaposes Arabic and French texts to reveal overlooked discussions on same-sex desire and sexual practices, showcasing a cross-cultural exchange in medieval literature.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is designed for durability and longevity.
- Q: When was 'Crossing Borders' published? A: The book was published on July 2, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Crossing Borders' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses focused on comparative literature, gender studies, and medieval studies.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'Criticism & Theory', focusing on literary analysis and cultural studies.
- Q: Does this book include discussions on cultural exchange? A: Yes, the book discusses cultural exchange by examining how Arabic texts influenced medieval French literature regarding gender and sexuality.