Diana Robin

The Concept of Woman, Vol. 2 Part 1

Philosophy

“An original and brilliant work of scholarship. Charting the emergence of a new ideology of sex/gender in early modern Europe, this book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the history of sexuality. Considering the 'woman question' and early gender theory as rooted in the rise of European humanism, Sister Prudence Allen analyzes the concept of woman in such important women writers as Mechtild of Magdeburg, Bridget of Sweden, Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Christine de Pizan, Isotta Nogarola, Laura Cereta, and their canonical male contemporaries. The broad sweep and range of works, writers, and in-depth textual analyses make Sister Prudence's book essential reading for scholars in comparative European studies, women's history, and feminist theory.”

The Concept of Woman, Vol. 2 Part 2

Philosophy

“An original and brilliant work of scholarship. Charting the emergence of a new ideology of sex/gender in early modern Europe, this book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the history of sexuality. Considering the 'woman question' and early gender theory as rooted in the rise of European humanism, Sister Prudence Allen analyzes the concept of woman in such important women writers as Mechtild of Magdeburg, Bridget of Sweden, Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Christine de Pizan, Isotta Nogarola, Laura Cereta, and their canonical male contemporaries. The broad sweep and range of works, writers, and in-depth textual analyses make Sister Prudence's book essential reading for scholars in comparative European studies, women's history, and feminist theory.”