Sexual Violence and Rape in the Middle Ages

This groundbreaking study delves into the portrayal of sexual violence and rape in medieval and early modern German and Latin literature, an area often overlooked by historians. It highlights neglected scenes in well-known works, including those by Wolfram von Eschenbach, offering a fresh perspective on how these themes were represented in a broader European context. By focusing on German texts, the book enriches the understanding of societal attitudes towards sexual crimes during this period, challenging existing narratives in medieval studies.