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Les femmes qui disent non: Le Petit Jehan de Saintré’s lady

Panel: 
Les femmes qui disent NON: Women in French III
Abstract: 

Antoine de la Sale’s Belle Dame flouts social expectations, saying “no” to remarriage, to lovers, and to the shifting balance of power in her relationship with the knight she educates and advances. In light of this series of refusals, Saintré’s vengeful shaming of his lady appears a hollow victory.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Vicki
Last Name: 
De Vries
Institution: 
Calvin College