LIT 108 CM - Medieval Women Writers

This survey of women writers begins in the 12^th century with Marie de France, who famously claimed that “anyone who has received from God the gift of knowledge and true eloquence has a duty not to remain silent.” The work of medieval women writers is wide-ranging and diverse, from chivalric romance and visionary poetry to utopian fiction. In addition to work by such authors as Christine de Pisan, Margery Kempe, Julian of Norwich, Angela of Foligno, and Hildegard of Bingen, we’ll read the letters of Abelard and Héloise, and the trial of Joan of Arc.

Offered: Every third year

Credit: 1

Course Number: LIT 108 CM