Title: Jimena
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.
Subjects: Civilization, Medieval, in literature, Eleventh century, History and criticism, In literature, Spanish literature, Women in literature
People: Jimena Díaz (ca. 1056-ca. 1114)