Sacred Space of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Hispanic Literature: From Gonzalo de Berceo to Ambrosio Montesino(Monografías a)

Series: Monografías a

This book takes a fresh look at some of the seemingly tired images of the Virgin Mary across the medieval and early Golden Age period in Hispanic literatures. It explores the Virgin as a gateway and as a Temple, as a garden and as a fountain, as a scented space, and as a strong defensive place (fortress or castle wall). It also explores her as a home and as a nuptial bedchamber, and sets these ima