Lady Godiva: A Literary History of the Legend
This book investigates who Lady Godiva was, how the story of her naked horseback ride through Coventry arose, and how the whole Godiva legend has evolved from the thirteenth century through to the present day.Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. Based on scholarly...
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This book investigates who Lady Godiva was, how the story of her naked horseback ride through Coventry arose, and how the whole Godiva legend has evolved from the thirteenth century through to the present day.Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. Based on scholarly research but written to be accessible to general readers. Combines history, literature, art and folklore. Focuses on the twin themes of voyeurism and medievalism. Contributes to our understanding of cultural history, medievalism and the history of sexuality.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781405100472 (1405100478)
Publish date: December 20th 2002
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Very detailed look at the development of the legend. The book includes not only an analysis of the legend, but also a look at women during pre and post Conquest England.
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