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The Spirits of Crossbones Graveyard: Time, Ritual, and Sexual Commerce in London
Sondra L. Hausner
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Description for The Spirits of Crossbones Graveyard: Time, Ritual, and Sexual Commerce in London
Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages, 10 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBTB; HRLM7; JFMX; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 323.
Every month, a ragtag group of Londoners gather in the site known as Crossbones Graveyard to commemorate the souls of medieval prostitutes believed to be buried there-the Winchester Geese, women who were under the protection of the Church but denied Christian burial. In the Borough of Southwark, not far from Shakespeare's Globe, is a pilgrimage site for self-identified misfits, nonconformists, and contemporary sex workers who leave memorials to the outcast dead. Ceremonies combining raucous humor and eclectic spirituality are led by a local playwright, John Constable, also known as John Crow. His interpretation of the history of the ... Read more
Every month, a ragtag group of Londoners gather in the site known as Crossbones Graveyard to commemorate the souls of medieval prostitutes believed to be buried there-the Winchester Geese, women who were under the protection of the Church but denied Christian burial. In the Borough of Southwark, not far from Shakespeare's Globe, is a pilgrimage site for self-identified misfits, nonconformists, and contemporary sex workers who leave memorials to the outcast dead. Ceremonies combining raucous humor and eclectic spirituality are led by a local playwright, John Constable, also known as John Crow. His interpretation of the history of the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
322 g
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253021366
SKU
V9780253021366
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About Sondra L. Hausner
Sondra L. Hausner is Associate Professor in the Study of Religion, St. Peter's College, at the University of Oxford.
Reviews for The Spirits of Crossbones Graveyard: Time, Ritual, and Sexual Commerce in London
Hausner's is an affectionate and sympathetic portrayal of the Crossbones ritualists, and it is excellent to see this tradition receiving scholarly attention
Reading Religion
This monograph would be best for people grounded in anthropology, religion, and English history, but offers many insights to nonexperts. It would be a good addition to any university library.
Religion and Gender ... Read more
Reading Religion
This monograph would be best for people grounded in anthropology, religion, and English history, but offers many insights to nonexperts. It would be a good addition to any university library.
Religion and Gender ... Read more