Mary, Mother of the Word, became an icon for excellent communication during the English Middle Ages. This engaging work explores the literature that established Mary as headmistress of the liberal art
The introductory tribute to Mahoney (emeritus, Arizona State U.) describes her scholarly career as well as her profound influence on students, and the subsequent 13 contributed chapters carry forward
The series takes its name from the journal, and continues its goal of publishing interdisciplinary scholarship on the intellectual culture and history of Europe from the end of the classical Roman age
