The Power of Women: A Topos in Medieval Art and Literature by Susan L. Smith (review)

it; much less does he attempt to project any a priori ideas onto the text. Another, more intangible virtue of the book is its projection of the author's deep respect and profound affection for his subject, as an artist and as a man. Finally, Shaw's writing style is generally clear, direct and concise (the chief virtues of the prose style of his subject). The book is available in both cloth and paper bindings. Three more volumes of the Collected Works are projected over the next two years.