Schmitz, Gotz, 1944-

The fall of women in early English narrative verse / Gotz Schmitz. - Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1990. - ix, 300 p. ; 24 cm. - European studies in English literature . - 821/.0309352042 .

Translation of: Die Frauenklage.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-291) and indexes.

0-521-30961-1


English poetry--History and criticism.--Early modern, 1500-1700
Women in literature.
English poetry--Classical influences.
Elegiac poetry, English--History and criticism.
Complaint poetry, English--History and criticism.
Narrative poetry, English--History and criticism.
English poetry--History and criticism.--Middle English, 1100-1500
Women and literature--History--England--16th century.
Women and literature--History--England--To 1500.

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