Agnes of Harcourt (b. early 1240s-1291) was the daughter of a leading Norman noble family, and it is likely that she was a lady-in-waiting in the household of Louis IX's sister, Isabelle of France (1225-1270). When Isabelle left the court in 1260 to found the new royal abbey, Longchamp, Agnes followed her and eventually became its third abbess. Based on new research into the surviving archives of Longchamp, The Writing of Agnes of Harcourt presents the first English translation of her texts, and the first substantial introduction to her life and work. This critical edition includes both the old French and facing English translations of the texts.
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"Isabelle of France was the sister of King Louis IX (Saint Louis) and the founder of Longchamp abbey near Paris. The third abbess, Agnes of Harcourt, wrote a Life of Isabelle which has hitherto been virtually unknown, as well as a Letter on Louis IX and Longchamp which has never before appeared in print. In this pioneering book Sean Field provides reliable texts and translations of the Life and the Letter. In his lucid introduction Field establishes the circumstances under which Agnes wrote. He demonstrates that the Life is, to the best of our knowledge, 'the first life of a woman by a contemporary woman written in the languages of France,' and moreover that Agnes of Harcourt is 'the first woman to have written an extant work of French prose.' This important publication will be of interest to historians of France and of religion, to literary scholars, and to anyone concerned with the lives of women in medieval France." --William D. Paden, Northwestern University
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"Sean Field's book makes an original contribution. It is clearly written and readily accessible. The scholarship is outstanding in every respect. Field has complete mastery of the secondary and relevant primary sources." --William Chester Jordan, Princeton University
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For lovers of French history, fans of scholarly works, those who wish to see early feminism in action--Professor Field's book is a must read. Prof. Field does a wonderful job translating the ancient text, and providing the reader with the historical context necessary to engage the work. As a fan of history, but not necessarily all that familiar with medieval France and its particulars, Prof. Field did an excellent job making me appreciate Agnes of Harcourt and her contributions. I eagerly await his next book. I say, "Bravo!!" to Prof. Field and his work!
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Wonderfully translated, brilliantly edited...love the introduction. Sean L. Field is a rising star.
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sainte dame, ele estoit, douce dame, base manuscript, holy lady, qui estoit, several sisters, canonization process, blessed lady Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Agnes of Harcourt, Isabelle of France, Nostre Seigneur, Nostre Dame, Nain de Tillemont, Charles of Anjou, Middle Ages, Agnes de Harecourt, The Princess, New York, Lord Jesus Christ, Old French, Archives Nationales, Isabelle de France, Madame Helen, Marie de France, Middle French, Nostre Segneur, Sister Agnes of Anery, Agnes de Harcourt, Brother Eudes of Rosny, Brothers Minor, Marguerite Porete, Pierre Perrier, Sister Julienne New!
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sainte dame, ele estoit, douce dame, base manuscript, holy lady, qui estoit, several sisters, canonization process, blessed lady Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Agnes of Harcourt, Isabelle of France, Nostre Seigneur, Nostre Dame, Nain de Tillemont, Charles of Anjou, Middle Ages, Agnes de Harecourt, The Princess, New York, Lord Jesus Christ, Old French, Archives Nationales, Isabelle de France, Madame Helen, Marie de France, Middle French, Nostre Segneur, Sister Agnes of Anery, Agnes de Harcourt, Brother Eudes of Rosny, Brothers Minor, Marguerite Porete, Pierre Perrier, Sister Julienne New!
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- The Writings of Margaret of Oingt: Medieval Prioress and Mystic (Library of Medieval Women) by Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski on page 20
- On Editing Old French Texts (Edward C. Armstrong Monographs on Medieval Literature) by Alfred Lucien Foulet on page 37
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