Laughing Feminism - Subversive Comedy in Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth and Jane Austen (Paperback, New edition)

An examination of comedy and feminism in the works of early women British novelists.

At a time when overt feminist statements could ruin a woman's reputation, comedy enabled certain authors to smuggle feminism into their writing. Laughing Feminism sheds light on the ways in which Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth, and Jane Austen enlisted the power of comedy in the service of feminism, and in so doing participated in one of the most important ideological movements of the last three hundred years. It offers modern scholars a new look at feminist tactics as it brings to light a lost chapter in the history of comedy.

General

Imprint:	Wayne State University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Humor in Life and Letters Series
Release date:	February 2002
First published:	March 2002
Authors:	Audrey Bilger
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8143-3054-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 16th to 18th centuries Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > Feminism
LSN:	0-8143-3054-1
Barcode:	9780814330548

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