The Case for Women in Medieval Culture (Paperback, Revised)

The medieval period is commonly perceived as particularly misogynistic, yet the culture of the time constructed a case for women that is little known today. This book sets out to demonstrate the existence of substantial profeminine traditions extending back from the Middle Ages to the fourth century. What kind of feminism or otherwise these traditions amount to, and what they contribute to key writers such as Chaucer, Christine de Pizan, and Abelard, are part of the objectives of this refreshing and readable approach to medieval culture.