Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 5594
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Boenig , Robert.
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  • Title: Alma Redemptoris Mater, "Gaude Maria," and The Prioress's Tale [The author describes the difficulty of "Gaude Maria" and suggests that Chaucer chose "Alma Redemptoris Mater" instead because it is much easier to sing and emphasizes the clergeon's young age and vulnerability].
  • Source: Notes and Queries , 3 (September 1999): Pages 321 - 326.
  • Description:
  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Prioress's Tale Gregorian Chants Literature- Verse Mary, Virgin, Saint in Music Music Songs
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  • Geographic Area: British Isles
  • Century: 14
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  • Author's Affiliation: Texas A & M University
  • Conference Info: - , -
  • Year of Publication: 1999.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 00293970