Lady Godiva
A Literary History of the Legend
by Daniel Donoghue
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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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Lady Godiva: a literary history of a legend
2003, Blackwell Pub.
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December 1, 2002, Blackwell Publishing Limited
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December 1, 2002, Blackwell Publishing Limited
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"Even though Lady Godiva's name enjoys world-wide recognition today, the biographical details of the medieval woman remain obscure."
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