Lovesickness and Gender in Early Modern English Literature by Lesel Dawson
English | 18 Sept. 2008 | ISBN: 0199266123 | 256 Pages | PDF | 1 MB
English | 18 Sept. 2008 | ISBN: 0199266123 | 256 Pages | PDF | 1 MB
Lesel Dawson examines figures afflicted with erotic melancholy in early modern literature and provides a historical context for their malady. She discusses how the literary representation of lovesickness relates to issues of gender and identity, making a contribution to the fields of literature, gender, and medical history.