Review of: Sandra Witte: Zouber. Hamburg: Verlag Dr. Kovač 2007
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https://doi.org/10.14766/722Keywords:
Mittelalter, Kultur, Religion, Geschlecht, GenderAbstract
This Freiburger dissertation approaches fascination with magic using the example of the courtly literature of the 12th and 13th centuries. Central to the study is the descriptive analysis of representations of magic at the plot level of fictional texts, whereby specific attention is paid to gender differences of those figures skilled in magic. Possible intersections with contemporary discourses in the areas of religion, science, and medical science are outlined at the outset. These are expanded with sketches of select non-fictional sources. Unfortunately, because of its tendency to uncritically re-narrate the texts, the medieval study passes up on the gender-theoretical and cultural studies oriented potential inherent to the theme of magic.
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2009-03-26
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