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Record Number: 7903 Author(s)/Creator(s): Lewis , Katherine J. Contributor(s): Title: Lete Me Suffre: Reading the Torture of St. Margaret of Antioch in Late Medieval England [The author argues that the torture was not intended to be pornographic or oppressive to women readers/ listeners, but rather Margaret allows the torture in order to convert people, her self-sacrifice and suffering give her power to aid the faithful]. Source: Medieval Women: Texts and Contexts in Late Medieval Britain. Essays for Felicity Riddy.  Edited by Jocelyn Wogan-Browne, Rosalynn Voaden, Arlyn Diamond, Ann Hutchison, Carol M. Meale, and Lesley JohnsonMedieval Women: Texts and Contexts.  Brepols, 2000.  Pages 69 - 82. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Hagiography Margaret of Antioch, Saint Martyrs Violence Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 14- 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Huddersfield Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2000. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 2503509797

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