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Lady Godiva: A Literary History of the Legend

By Daniel Donoghue

Book information

Year
2002
ISBN
1405100478, 9781405100472, 140510046X, 9781405100465, 9780470777015
LCC
DA690.C75 D66 2003
Open Library ID
OL22087779M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (7974629 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
176\174
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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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