Bc. Ingrid Fuksová

Bachelor's thesis

Empress Matilda: Womanhood and Queenhood as Illustrated in Penman's Novel

Empress Matilda: Womanhood and Queenhood as Illustrated in Penman's Novel
Abstract:
Bakalářská práce se věnuje snaze císařovny Matyldy, dcery Jindřicha I., o získání anglického trůnu, a to převážně v letech 1135-1141. Zkoumá důvody, pro které Matyldě nebylo umožněno stát se právoplatnou anglickou královnou, a to jak pohledem spisovatelky Sharon Kay Penman, tak také soudobých kronikářů a historiků. Pozornost je tedy zaměřena na panování mužů i žen a všeobecnou pozici žen ve vrcholném …more
Abstract:
The paper examines grounds of Henry I´s daughter, Empress Matilda, failure to become a lawful English queen, her effort dating predominantly from 1135 to 1141. Matilda´s endeavour is explored through the historical novel When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman, as well as through the view of medieval chroniclers and contemporary historians. Attention is paid to the overall position of …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 15. 5. 2013

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 10. 6. 2013
  • Supervisor: PhDr. Lidia Kyzlinková, CSc.
  • Reader: Mgr. Eva Juhasová

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor programme / field:
Philology / English Language and Literature

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