The Routledge Introduction to American Women Writers considers the key literary, historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts of American women authors from the seventeenth century to the present, and provides students with an analysis of the most up-to-date literary trends and debates in women s literature. This accessible and engaging guide covers a variety of essential topics such as:
The volume examines the ways in which both canonical and lesser known women writers from diverse class and cultural backgrounds have shaped American literary traditions, addressing key contemporary and theoretical debates, and giving particular attention to the ways writers worked both inside, outside, and around the strictures of their cultural and historical moments to create a space for women's voices and experiences as a vital part of American life. This valuable introduction offers a readable, cohesive narrative of the development of literature by American women and a refreshing range of perspectives. It also includes bullet point summaries and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, making it particularly useful for students."
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The Routledge Introduction to American Women Writers considers the key literary, historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts of American women authors from the seventeenth century to the present, and provides students with an analysis of the most up-to-date literary trends and debates in women s literature. This accessible and engaging guide covers a variety of essential topics such as:
The volume examines the ways in which both canonical and lesser known women writers from diverse class and cultural backgrounds have shaped American literary traditions, addressing key contemporary and theoretical debates, and giving particular attention to the ways writers worked both inside, outside, and around the strictures of their cultural and historical moments to create a space for women's voices and experiences as a vital part of American life. This valuable introduction offers a readable, cohesive narrative of the development of literature by American women and a refreshing range of perspectives. It also includes bullet point summaries and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, making it particularly useful for students."
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Introductions to American Literature |
Release date | April 2016 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2015 |
Authors | Wendy Martin, Sharone Williams |
Series editors | D. Quentin Miller |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-138-01624-8 |
Barcode | 9781138016248 |
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LSN | 1-138-01624-1 |