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A Common Woman in medieval England was a prostitute, distinguished as such less for taking money for sex than for belonging to all men in common. Karras's book tells the story of these women, their experiences, relations, and treatment under the law, and concludes that prostitution was central to the medieval understanding of feminity.

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This is a useful and perceptive addition to the ever growing collection of works on medieval sexuality. * Corinne Saunders, Medium Aevum. *
Karras s style is approachable and pleasingly uncluttered by theoretical vocabulary; her conclusions are both sensible and sensitive. * Corinne Saunders, Medium Aevum. *
this is an admirable academic study, the product of careful research over years. * The Literary Review *

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/6/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195124989, 978-0195124989
      ISBN10: 0195124987
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      European history: medieval period, middle ages Social and cultural history Ethical issues, topics and debates

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A Common Woman in medieval England was a prostitute, distinguished as such less for taking money for sex than for belonging to all men in common. Karras's book tells the story of these women, their experiences, relations, and treatment under the law, and concludes that prostitution was central to the medieval understanding of feminity.

      Trade Review
      This is a useful and perceptive addition to the ever growing collection of works on medieval sexuality. * Corinne Saunders, Medium Aevum. *
      Karras s style is approachable and pleasingly uncluttered by theoretical vocabulary; her conclusions are both sensible and sensitive. * Corinne Saunders, Medium Aevum. *
      this is an admirable academic study, the product of careful research over years. * The Literary Review *

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