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Love and Sexuality as Power
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This chapter analyzes Isabel of Portugal's emotionally intense relationship with her husband, Juan II, within the framework of the courtly culture of her time that was characterized by the idealization of chivalry, the popularity of love poetry, and constant noble feuding. After marrying Juan, Isabel witnessed firsthand the unrest in Castile and within the royal family. It also examines her career as queen of Castile and her relationship with her husband's royal favorite, Álvaro de Luna, to contend that love and desire may be a source of power but in some circumstances can become a liability. The chapter looks at the Centón letters, which remain important with respect to the figure of Isabel of Portugal. The chronicles of Juan II's era, which were the likely sources of the Centón, imply that there was an obvious competition between Isabel and Álvaro.
Title: Love and Sexuality as Power
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This chapter analyzes Isabel of Portugal's emotionally intense relationship with her husband, Juan II, within the framework of the courtly culture of her time that was characterized by the idealization of chivalry, the popularity of love poetry, and constant noble feuding.
After marrying Juan, Isabel witnessed firsthand the unrest in Castile and within the royal family.
It also examines her career as queen of Castile and her relationship with her husband's royal favorite, Álvaro de Luna, to contend that love and desire may be a source of power but in some circumstances can become a liability.
The chapter looks at the Centón letters, which remain important with respect to the figure of Isabel of Portugal.
The chronicles of Juan II's era, which were the likely sources of the Centón, imply that there was an obvious competition between Isabel and Álvaro.
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