Calliope and Clio's kindred : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Calliope and Cho's Kindred brings together SIX diverse Medieval women and lets them interact with one another along with the medieval fair town of Troyes, Champagne, France and the mythic City of Ladies. Women as diverse as Khadya, wife of Mohammed, Queen Emma of England, a midwife of Strasbourg, Margery Kempe a religious woman, See Shonagon, a Court poet in Japan, and Christine de Pizan are brought together in a way befitting medieval literature. Through their interactions with one another and the cities, we learn about each woman. Using the first person they interact thus allowing women who have been dead for centuries to tell their own stores. These interactions are divided into three sections: The Map, The Pore (fair) of St. Jean, and lastly the City of Ladies. Different lades interact at different times thus allowing each lady's distinct voice to come through, expressing their unique place in history and society. Such interactions provide information on the diverse experience of women in the medieval era. All of which is supported by research in the form of footnotes and a large bibliography. At the end of the paper the author thanks the ladies for their contribution to history and her knowledge.Honors CollegeThesis (B.?.