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The Romance of Adultery: Queenship and Sexual Transgression in Old French Literature (The Middle Ages Series)
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Peggy McCracken offers a feminist historicist reading of Guenevere, Iseut, and other adulterous queens of Old French literature, and situates romance narratives about queens and their lovers within the broader cultural debate about the institution of queenship in twelfth and thirteenthcentury France.Moving among a wide selection of narratives that recount the stories of queens and their lovers, McCracken explores the ways adultery is appropriated into the political structure of romance. McCracken examines the symbolic meanings and uses of the queen s body in both romance and the historical institutions of monarchy and points toward the ways medieval romance contributed to the evolving definition of royal sovereignty as exclusively male.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Romance of Adultery'? A: The main theme of 'The Romance of Adultery' is the exploration of queenship and sexual transgression in Old French literature, focusing on figures like Guenevere and Iseut.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Romance of Adultery' is Peggy McCracken.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is an illustrated hardcover edition that offers a feminist historicist reading of medieval romance narratives.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Romance of Adultery' published? A: The book was published on March 29, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it offers scholarly insights into the representation of queenship and sexual transgression, making it suitable for academic research in medieval literature.
- Q: What is the significance of the queen's body in the narratives discussed? A: McCracken examines the symbolic meanings of the queen's body and how it relates to political structures and the evolving definition of royal sovereignty.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the themes discussed.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book primarily targets readers interested in feminist literary criticism, medieval studies, and Old French literature.