Leprosy and Stigma in Hislop’s Maria’s Island

In this article, we propose a reading of Victoria Hislop’s Maria’s Island through the lens of the medical humanities. The novel belongs to the literary genre of children’s literature and, thus, is meant to be read by children. However, its strong meanings make it an interesting read for the adult re...

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Published in:Perichoresis: The Theological Journal of Emanuel University
Main Author: Menelaou Iakovos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2024-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2024-0009