Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9780470777015
ISBN-13 : 047077701X
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Book Synopsis Lady Godiva by : Daniel Donoghue

Download or read book Lady Godiva written by Daniel Donoghue and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates who Lady Godiva was, how the story of her naked horseback ride through Coventry arose, and how the whole Godiva legend has evolved from the thirteenth century through to the present day. Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. Based on scholarly research but written to be accessible to general readers. Combines history, literature, art and folklore. Focuses on the twin themes of voyeurism and medievalism. Contributes to our understanding of cultural history, medievalism and the history of sexuality.


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