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Radical Writing on Women, 1800-1850: An Anthology
Kathryn Gleadle
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Description for Radical Writing on Women, 1800-1850: An Anthology
Paperback. This collection brings together the many diverse political extents of early 19th-century British feminism, as well as representing the works of literary figures such as Shelley, Tennyson and the Brontes. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; DNF; DQ; DSBF; DSC; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 213 x 16. Weight in Grams: 388.
Nudism, playgroups, pre-marital agreements, male breast-feeding - these are just some of the startling proposals for women's emancipation discovered in this unique anthology. A fascinating collection, it brings together the many diverse political extents of early nineteenth-century British feminism, as well as representing the works of literary figures such as Shelley, Tennyson and the Brontes. Complete with an extensive bibliography, biographical index and illuminating contextualization, it will provide an invaluable tool for scholars and students of feminism, women's history, and early nineteenth-century literature.
Nudism, playgroups, pre-marital agreements, male breast-feeding - these are just some of the startling proposals for women's emancipation discovered in this unique anthology. A fascinating collection, it brings together the many diverse political extents of early nineteenth-century British feminism, as well as representing the works of literary figures such as Shelley, Tennyson and the Brontes. Complete with an extensive bibliography, biographical index and illuminating contextualization, it will provide an invaluable tool for scholars and students of feminism, women's history, and early nineteenth-century literature.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
239
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333726136
SKU
V9780333726136
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About Kathryn Gleadle
KATHRYN GLEADLE is a British Academy Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at London Guildhall University. She has written widely on nineteenth-century women and politics. Her previous publications include The Early Feminists (with Sarah Richardson), Women in British Politics, 1760-1860, The Power of the Petticoat and British Women in the Nineteenth Century.
Reviews for Radical Writing on Women, 1800-1850: An Anthology
'This is a rich and wide-ranging anthology which explores the continuing debate about the situation of women in Britain after 1800...a significant contribution to our knowledge of the variety and interest of feminist discussion in the period. This collection should go far to inform, stimulate, entertain and prompt further research.' - Dr Jane Rendell, Senior Lecturer in History, University of ... Read more