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Anti-Saints

The New Golden Legend of Sylvain Maréchal

by (author) Sheila Delany

Publisher
The University of Alberta Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2012
Category
France, Saints & Sainthood
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888646040
    Publish Date
    Mar 2012
    List Price
    $34.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780888647917
    Publish Date
    Mar 2012
    List Price
    $27.99

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Compiled by a radical journalist and poet in the early days of the French Revolution, these subversively satirical lives of women saints sought to win both women and men away from religion. Though based on authentic hagiography, Maréchal's "new" legendary introduces a skeptical, rationalist perspective that anticipates modern critical approaches. Along with Delany's thorough introduction and notes, Anti-Saints offers a new perspective on the cultural climate of the French Revolution and a strikingly modern contribution to our own public conversation on religion. A must for scholars and non-specialists alike, and lovers of audacious wit.

About the author

Sheila Delany is Professor Emerita at Simon Fraser University. A medievalist and lifelong political activist, she has already brought one forgotten author, Osbern Bokenham, into the scholarly mainstream. Delany lives in Vancouver.

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