Shadows of Mary: Understanding Images of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Texts

ISBN-13: 9780708317976 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 171 str.

Teresa P. Reed

Opis

An examination of images of the Virgin Mary in mediaeval theological, philosophical and literary texts. It demonstrates how the figure of Mary influences the depiction of female characters in sacred writing, particularly Saint Margaret of Antioch, the Pearl maiden, the Wife of Bath and Constance.