A Companion to Hrotsvit of Gandersheim (fl. 960)
| Author | : Phyllis R. Brown |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2012-10-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004229624 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004229620 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Companion to Hrotsvit of Gandersheim (fl. 960) by : Phyllis R. Brown
Download or read book A Companion to Hrotsvit of Gandersheim (fl. 960) written by Phyllis R. Brown and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hrotsvit wrote stories, plays, and histories during the reign of Emperor Otto the Great (962-973). 12 original essays survey her work, showing historical roots and contexts, Christian values, and a surprisingly modern grappling with questions of identity and female self-realization.
