Rape Culture and Female Resistance in Late Medieval Literature

Rape Culture and Female Resistance in Late Medieval Literature, Volume 1, is a scholarly work of feminist literary criticism. It examines Middle English and Scots texts to analyze medieval rape culture, connecting these historical narratives to contemporary discussions regarding sexual assault and the #MeToo movement. The text focuses on the pastourelle lyric genre, chivalric romance, and devotional works by authors such as William Dunbar and Margery Kempe.

This volume of European history and literary criticism explores the complexities of sexual consent and the myths surrounding false allegations. By analyzing survivors' speech and agency, the book provides a critical framework for understanding sexual violence in the late medieval period. This academic study of English and Scottish literature includes an edition of sixteen Middle English and Middle Scots pastourelles designed for use in undergraduate classrooms.