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The Life of Saint Katherine

About The Life of Saint Katherine

In telling the story of the life of the virgin martyr Katherine, Capgrave uses many of the tropes that mark the enormously popular genre of hagiography as it was written throughout the Middle Ages. Incl. digressions on just and unjust rule; on child care; on medieval English feasts, jousts and pageants; and on the role(s) of women.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781580440530
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 332
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1999
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 178x254x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 705 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Life of Saint Katherine

In telling the story of the life of the virgin martyr Katherine, Capgrave uses many of the tropes that mark the enormously popular genre of hagiography as it was written throughout the Middle Ages. Incl. digressions on just and unjust rule; on child care; on medieval English feasts, jousts and pageants; and on the role(s) of women.

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