Preserving female agency in Marie de France's Lanval and Le Fresne, and the reestablishment of patriarchy in Sir Launfal and Lai le Freine:

Abstract: In 'Lanval' and 'Le Fresne', Marie de France allots women agency within designated private spaces. By doing so, she draws attention to female oppression within the public space of the male-dominated court and undermines the patriarchal social structure of the courtly sy...

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Main Author: Yessaian, Alin (Author)
Format: Thesis Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Long Beach, CA California State Universiy 2016
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Summary:Abstract: In 'Lanval' and 'Le Fresne', Marie de France allots women agency within designated private spaces. By doing so, she draws attention to female oppression within the public space of the male-dominated court and undermines the patriarchal social structure of the courtly system. This thesis will explore how the Middle English adaptations, 'Sir Launfal' and 'Lay le Freine', replace female autonomy exhibited in Marie works with patriarchal control.
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (iii, 94 leaves)
ISBN:9781339578422
1339578425

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