Practicing shame explores how the literature of medieval England encouraged women to secure their honour by cultivating hypervigilance against shame. The book transforms our understanding of the construction of femininity in the past and offers a new framework for thinking about honourable womanhood now and in the years to come. -- .
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The exploration of medieval English literature reveals how it shaped women's perceptions of honour and shame, urging them to remain hypervigilant in safeguarding their reputations. This analysis redefines historical femininity and presents a fresh perspective on the concept of honourable womanhood, prompting readers to reconsider its implications for contemporary society and future generations.
This collection of essays explores the evolving relationship between reading and space, highlighting how medieval reading experiences were more vibrant than often perceived. It reveals that various physical, electronic, and virtual contexts significantly influenced reading habits in later medieval England, fostering diverse interactions with texts.
Trying to be perfect can get in the way of healthy changes you're trying to make. Learn how focusing on progress, not perfection, can put you on a path to success. It's easy to get wrapped up or lost while trying to achieve a goal, no matter what it is--always thinking about the finish line without appreciating the journey there. The steps you take along the way may be challenging, but if you take pride in each step you take, then the progress itself becomes as good as, if not better than, the goal. This timely 366-day journal includes simple prompts to help you learn to take it day by day; set realistic goals; identify constructive actions; and reframe past mistakes as progress. At the end of each week, take stock by tracking your thoughts. Inspirational quotes are interspersed throughout a cool two-color design.
A chronicle of Geoffrey Chaucer's life, accomplishments and roles outside poetry.