Decorating the Body: An Introduction

Authors

  • Anne-Marie Evans York St John University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/Lectora2020.26.1

Keywords:

Literature, jewellery, body

Abstract

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This volume includes a Dossier, entitled "Decorating the Body: Gems, Jewellery, and Body Adornments in Literature" and coordinated by Anne-Marie Evans (York St John University, United Kingdom), that explores the representation of jewellery and gem culture

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Published

2020-10-28

How to Cite

[1]
Evans, A.-M. 2020. Decorating the Body: An Introduction. Lectora: Journal of Women and Textuality. 26 (Oct. 2020), 9–14. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1344/Lectora2020.26.1.

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No. 26 (2020): Decorating the Body: Gems, Jewellery, and Body Adornments in Literature

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DOSSIER

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