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Exploring the portrayals of women saints in medieval texts, Gail Ashton employs French feminist critical theory to analyze male perspectives on female figures. This interdisciplinary study highlights the intersection of gender and spirituality, shedding light on the lives and contributions of women saints while critiquing the often male-dominated narratives surrounding them. Ashton's work challenges traditional interpretations, offering a fresh understanding of the complexities involved in the representation of female saints.
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The Generation of Identity in Late Medieval Hagiography, Gail Ashton
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The Generation of Identity in Late Medieval Hagiography
- Subtitle
- Speaking the Saint
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gail Ashton
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9780415182102
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature, Maps and Travel, Esotericism and Religion, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the portrayals of women saints in medieval texts, Gail Ashton employs French feminist critical theory to analyze male perspectives on female figures. This interdisciplinary study highlights the intersection of gender and spirituality, shedding light on the lives and contributions of women saints while critiquing the often male-dominated narratives surrounding them. Ashton's work challenges traditional interpretations, offering a fresh understanding of the complexities involved in the representation of female saints.