Sarah Spence Knihy

The book explores the emergence of subjective autobiographical expression in twelfth-century Latin and vernacular texts. It delves into intricate relationships between subject and object, self and body, and text and language. The author argues that the development of the self in medieval literature was influenced by the divide between Latin and vernacular languages, as well as a significant shift toward visual and spatial perspectives during this period.

Sicily's significance in European thought is examined through the myth of Proserpina, who was taken by the god of the underworld. The author, drawing from her expertise in classics and medieval studies, highlights how this myth intertwines with the narratives of ancient and medieval empires. Through the works of notable poets, Spence illustrates how the story of Proserpina reflects the complexities of imperialism and the evolution of literary tradition, emphasizing literature's role in political discourse and the shifting perceptions of empire across time.

Queering the Map of Glasgow was inspired by the community generated mapping project Queering the Map. Knight Errant Press took this idea home through stories that chart the fictional, real and liminal spaces and moments lost in the folds of the map. This is a map unlike any other: adding detail and fable it is neither complete nor fixed, it is a fold in the world. And a queer one at that.12 authors explore queer Glasgow through short stories, poetry and an essay in this small collection. The first publication of the Wicked Wee Bks imprint.

From the Amazons to the Ukraine conflict, women have always been on the front line of war: this is their surprising and heroic history.