The Saracens were the "Black Devils" of medieval epics, romances and biblical exegesis, making it clear that the colour black always had negative connotations. However, the daughters of these "Black Devils" were usually described as beautiful white maidens, who married white Christian Knights. This self-contradictory presentation is addressed in ...
This is a user-friendly dictionary and concordance to proper names used in the works of Chaucer. It offers a guide to the use of astrological, biblical, historical, literary and mythological names.
This is a user-friendly dictionary and concordance to proper names used in the works of Chaucer. It offers a guide to the use of astrological, biblical, historical, literary and mythological names.
This critical study examines the significance of mythology for contemporary black women writers. It aims to illustrate the narrative strategies used to elucidate themes of mythmaking in such writers as Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Ntozake Shange, Toni Cade Bambara and Paule Marshall. The author considers how and why these writers use the ...
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