La figura della donna nel Medioevo

Synopsis of La figura della donna nel Medioevo

In this work, author Jean Leclercq presents a comprehensive analysis of the condition of women during the Middle Ages. Drawing on a vast knowledge of diverse sources, the book moves beyond the literary tropes of 'courtly love' to offer a more realistic and complex view of female life in that period, covering topics such as marriage, female monasticism, and the role of women in medieval society. The text explores various interdisciplinary perspectives, including studies on the queen mother, the lives of reclusive women, and the image of women in medieval preaching.