Medieval Maidens

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Medieval Maidens is written by Kim M. Philips and published by Manchester University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 071905964X (ISBN 10) and 9780719059643 (ISBN 13).

The medieval landscape, as viewed through the eyes of scholars, was hardly populated by women. Particularly, young unmarried women or "maidens" have been paid little attention. This book aims to fill that gap by examining the meaning, experiences and voices of young womanhood. The life-phase of “adolescence” was different for maidens than for young men, and as such merits study in its own right. At the same time a study of young womanhood provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels.