Resistance to Love in Medieval English Romance Negotiating Consent, Gender, and Desire

Resistance to Love in Medieval English Romance Negotiating Consent, Gender, and Desire

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This book explores resistance as a widespread motif in medieval romance to consider themes of consent, gender, and desire. Medieval romance is usually considered a genre that celebrates love, desire, and sexuality within marriage. However, moments of resistance within it offer a point of tension, wh...

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Main Author: Piercy, Hannah (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Woodbridge Boydell & Brewer 2023
Series:Studies in Medieval Romance 25
Subjects:
Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
Gender
Women
Sexuality
Marriage
Religion
Social status
Race
Adultery
Middle English
Early English
Gender Crime
Middle Ages
Relationships
Class
Hierarchy
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