Materials for the study of the cult of Saint Agnes of Rome in Anglo-Saxon England : texts and interpretations
Throughout the Middle Ages, the late antique legends of the early Roman virgin martyrs were frequently retold, translated and adapted by numerous authors for a diverse range of audiences. This thesis seeks to offer some thoughts on the changing symbolism and functions of the figure of the virgin mar...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Published: |
University of York
2008
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.507789 |