Jimena
Subtitle: a woman in Spanish literature
By: Marjorie Ratcliffe.
Series: Scripta Humanistica ;; 87; Scripta Humanistica (Series) ;; 87.
Publisher: Scripta Humanistica
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Potomac, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
Subjects: Díaz, Jimena, ca. 1056-ca. 1114 -- In literature; Spanish literature -- History and criticism; Civilization, Medieval, in literature; Women in literature; Eleventh century
Description: A rigorous examination of the treatment of Jimena from the Cantar de Mío Cid to Renaissance, Romantic, and modern adaptations of the story of the Cid. Presents a picture of Jimena that is more complete and revealing than any other study of the character. Provocative and informative literary, cultural, historical, and social interpretations. Annotated.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-299) and index.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.--Toronto, 1981).