02570nam 2200613 a 450 99620396560331620230617000701.00-470-77614-51-281-31092-197866113109290-470-77701-X(CKB)1000000000407157(EBL)351240(OCoLC)476171264(SSID)ssj0000188433(PQKBManifestationID)11154251(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000188433(PQKBWorkID)10142415(PQKB)10180009(MiAaPQ)EBC351240(EXLCZ)99100000000040715720020523d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLady Godiva[electronic resource] a literary history of a legend /Daniel DonoghueMalden, MA Blackwell Pub.20031 online resource (173 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4051-0047-8 1-4051-0046-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-154) and index.Lady Godiva; Contents; Acknowledgments; List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Godgifu of Mercia; 2 Godiva Emerges; 3 Godiva's Progress; 4 Peeping Tom; 5 Godiva Domesticated; 6 Godiva Displayed; Notes; Bibliography; IndexThis book investigates who Lady Godiva was, how the story of her naked horseback ride through Coventry arose, and how the whole Godiva legend has evolved from the thirteenth century through to the present day.Traces the erotic myth of Lady Godiva back to its medieval origins. Based on scholarly research but written to be accessible to general readers. Combines history, literature, art and folklore. Focuses on the twin themes of voyeurism and medievalism. Contributes to our understanding of cultural history, medievalism and the history of sexualitLegendsEnglandCoventryMiddle Ages in literatureVoyeurism in literatureCoventry (England)In literatureCoventry (England)BiographyLegendsMiddle Ages in literature.Voyeurism in literature.809.93351942.02092Donoghue Daniel1956-677229MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK996203965603316Lady Godiva2151264UNISA