Strong women [electronic resource] : life, text, and territory, 1347-1645 / David Wallace. Wallace, David, 1954- Dorothea, von Montau, 1347-1394 In literature. Kempe, Margery, b. ca. 1373 In literature. Ward, Mary, 1585-1645 In literature. Cary, Elizabeth, Lady, 1585 or 6-1639 In literature. English literature Middle English, 1100-1500 History and criticism. Catholic women in literature. PN682.W6 W35 2011 820.935220902 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. It takes a strong woman to secure bookish remembrance in future times. The four fascinating Catholic women considered here - Dorothea of Montau, Margery Kempe of Lynn, Mary Ward of Yorkshire and Elizabeth Cary of Drury Lane - shock, surprise and court historical danger. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. 2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource (xxxi, 288 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199541713.001.0001 eng The Clarendon lectures in English ; 2007 Clarendon lectures in English ; 2007.