The author argues that the structure of sexual relationships took its cue from the family and feudalism - both bastions of masculinity - as he presents his inte

Including many texts available for the first time in modern English translation, Conor McCarthy brings together a wide array of writings as well as informative

"A great virtue of this reader is the length of its selections--not just snippets, but long enough portions for students to get a real sense of how the text wor

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

In this volume a variety of perspectives reevaluate the nature of friendship, desire, and the olde daunce of love in the Middle Ages. Challenging earlier schola