Guinevere Divided

About the Book

In her senior undergraduate thesis Guinevere Divided, Tara M. DellaFranzia explores the feminist ramifications of two modern, female-centric texts, which retell traditional Arthurian legend through a new perspective. Specifically, the thesis focuses on the infertility of Queen Guinevere, and the various representations of the woman’s sexuality throughout these retellings.

The flat nature of previous characterizations of women in Arthurian literature leaves much interpretation of these characters available for modern examination and definition. The author searches through popular revisionists’ characterizations to determine contemporary perception of infertility and the relevant role of women in Western society.

About the Author

Tara M. DellaFranzia currently works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Xlibris, the publisher of this book. She is pursing a Masters in English part time at nearby Arcadia University. The author earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from McDaniel (Western Maryland) College in 2003 with a minor in music and an unofficial concentration in medieval and renaissance studies. She is also an alumna of Germantown Academy, a local preparatory school. In addition to enjoying her professional time at Xlibris, Tara freelances as an artist rep, writer, and website designer. The author is also Senior Editor of 79*Words*Per*Minute, a literary e-zine. Tara plans on remaining in the publishing industry until she earns her doctorate in English.