Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature.
Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature. | E. Jane Burns | Pennsylvania. 2009 | Hardback | 9780812241549 | AI Description: Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature by E. Jane Burns (ISBN: 9780812241549): "Sea of Silk" by E. Jane Burns is a remarkable exploration of the representation of women's labor and textile production in medieval French literature. The book delves into the intricate narratives, symbols, and metaphors related to textile work in literary texts from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Burns examines how the act of weaving and textile creation becomes a multifaceted symbol, often intertwined with the lives of women and the fabric of medieval society. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the textual and visual representations of women's labor, highlighting its significance in shaping cultural, social, and economic contexts. "Sea of Silk" provides readers with a fresh perspective on medieval literature and gender studies, making it an enlightening and thought-provoking resource for those interested in the intersections of literature, culture, and women's history. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature. | E. Jane Burns | Pennsylvania. 2009 | Hardback | 9780812241549 | AI Description: Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature by E. Jane Burns (ISBN: 9780812241549): "Sea of Silk" by E. Jane Burns is a remarkable exploration of the representation of women's labor and textile production in medieval French literature. The book delves into the intricate narratives, symbols, and metaphors related to textile work in literary texts from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Burns examines how the act of weaving and textile creation becomes a multifaceted symbol, often intertwined with the lives of women and the fabric of medieval society. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the textual and visual representations of women's labor, highlighting its significance in shaping cultural, social, and economic contexts. "Sea of Silk" provides readers with a fresh perspective on medieval literature and gender studies, making it an enlightening and thought-provoking resource for those interested in the intersections of literature, culture, and women's history. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature. | E. Jane Burns | Pennsylvania. 2009 | Hardback | 9780812241549 | AI Description: Sea of Silk: A Textile Geography of Women's Work in Medieval French Literature by E. Jane Burns (ISBN: 9780812241549): "Sea of Silk" by E. Jane Burns is a remarkable exploration of the representation of women's labor and textile production in medieval French literature. The book delves into the intricate narratives, symbols, and metaphors related to textile work in literary texts from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Burns examines how the act of weaving and textile creation becomes a multifaceted symbol, often intertwined with the lives of women and the fabric of medieval society. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the textual and visual representations of women's labor, highlighting its significance in shaping cultural, social, and economic contexts. "Sea of Silk" provides readers with a fresh perspective on medieval literature and gender studies, making it an enlightening and thought-provoking resource for those interested in the intersections of literature, culture, and women's history. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.