Identifies and analyses a wide range of textile metaphors and imagery from peace-weaving in Beowulf to word-crafting in Elene.
Introduction
1. Process and Product: Spinning, Weaving and Finishing Garments
2. Weaving Peace, Weaving Life
3. Spinning, Binding and Weaving: Magic and Death
4. Spinning, Weaving and Forces of Nature
5. Woven Words
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index