Introduction: Context and Intertext

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Acknowledgements VII
4. Preface 1
5. Introduction: Context and Intertext 15
6. 1. Daisies, Lilies, and Light: Mary Magdalene and Lyric Poetry 51
7. 2. Arbours and Ships: Intersections with Medieval Romance 89
8. 3. Fantasy Women and Lustful Men: The Function of Comedy 122
9. 4. The Poetics of Gendered Space 157
10. Conclusion 190
11. Appendix: The Digby Mary Magdalene Play: Detailed Synopsis 193
12. Bibliography 199
13. Index 225