Lovesickness and Gender in Early Modern English Literature
Author | : Lesel Dawson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0191708682 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780191708688 |
Rating | : 4/5 (688 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Lovesickness and Gender in Early Modern English Literature by : Lesel Dawson
Download or read book Lovesickness and Gender in Early Modern English Literature written by Lesel Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lesel Dawson examines figures afflicted with erotic melancholy in early modern literature and provides a historical context for their malady. She discusses how the literary representation of lovesickness relates to issues of gender and identity, making a contribution to the fields of literature, gender, and medical history