Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 6272
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): De Gendt , Anne Marie.
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  • Title: Mors et Vita in Manu Linguae : Paroles Dévastatrices et Lénifiantes dans "Le Livre du chevalier de la Tour Landry" [the author examines the Chevalier's attitude toward women's language both what they should emulate(measured, courteous, and humble speech) and what they should avoid (flattery, lying, and deceit) ; the author argues that in comparison to other authors, the Chevalier is rather mild in his criticisms].
  • Source: Mediaeval Studies 58, ( 1996): Pages 351 - 363.
  • Description:
  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Education Handbooks Landry, Chevalier de la Tour, Author Language Speech
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  • Geographic Area: France
  • Century: 14
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  • Author's Affiliation: Université de Groningue
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  • Year of Publication: 1996.
  • Language: French
  • ISSN/ISBN: 00765872