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Eloquent Virgins

- The Rhetoric of Virginity from Thecla to Joan of Arc

About Eloquent Virgins

The tales of the virgin martyrs inevitably emphasize the torture and mutilation of beautiful young women. This book explores the ability of the virgin body to generate contradictory meanings, both repressive and liberating, depending on who told the tale and how it was told.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781349623013
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 250
  • Published:
  • October 23, 2003
  • Edition:
  • 12003
  • Dimensions:
  • 138x214x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 348 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 10, 2025

Description of Eloquent Virgins

The tales of the virgin martyrs inevitably emphasize the torture and mutilation of beautiful young women. This book explores the ability of the virgin body to generate contradictory meanings, both repressive and liberating, depending on who told the tale and how it was told.

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