Women's Writing in Nineteenth-Century France (Paperback, New ed)

This is the most complete critical survey to date of women's literature in nineteenth-century France. Alison Finch's wide-ranging analysis of some 60 writers reflects the rich diversity of a century that begins with Mme de Stael's cosmopolitanism and ends with Rachilde's perverse eroticism. Finch's study brings out the contribution not only of major figures like George Sand but also of many other talented and important writers who have been unjustly rejected, including Flora Tristan, Claire de Duras and Delphine de Girardin. Her account opens new perspectives on the interchange between male and female authors and on women's literary traditions during the period. She discusses popular and serious writing: fiction, verse, drama, memoirs, journalism, feminist polemic, historiography, travelogues, children's tales, religious and political thought - often brave, innovative texts linked to women's social and legal status in an oppressive society. Extensive reference features include bibliographical guides to texts and writers.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Studies in French
Release date:	March 2006
First published:	2000
Authors:	Alison Finch
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	336
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-02454-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Promotions
LSN:	0-521-02454-4
Barcode:	9780521024549

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