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Author:
Beringer, Alison Laura Patrice, 1969- author.
Title:
The sight of Semiramis : medieval and early modern narratives of the Babylonian queen / Alison L. Beringer.
Publisher:
Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
xiv, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Semiramis,--Queen, consort of Shamshi-Adad V, King of Assyria,--active 9th century B.C.--In literature.
Queens in literature.
Literature, Medieval--Classical influences.
Literature, Medieval--History and criticism.
German literature--Middle High German, 1050-1500--History and criticism.
European literature--Renaissance, 1450-1600--History and criticism.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Ambivalence, confusion, and narrative fluidity -- Diodorus Siculus's narrative of Semiramis -- Manipulating the sight and site of royal bodies -- Viewing the royal body -- Semiramis as viewer -- Conclusion.
Series:
Medieval and Renaissance texts and studies ; volume 487
ISBN:
0866985425 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780866985420 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)962750107
LCCN:
2016041066
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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