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Rebel women

Evelyn Sharp

Publisher: DigiCat

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Summary

In 'Rebel Women,' Evelyn Sharp pens a seminal work that embraces both biography and feminist manifesto, tracing the trajectories of suffragettes' lives with an arresting blend of narrative drive and historical acumen. Lyrical yet unflinching, Sharp's writing style demonstrates a deft balance between Victorian eloquence and twentieth-century sensibility, making the text an engaging study of women's rights. The book masterfully captures the societal oscillations that shaped the era, offering a lens through which the feminist perspective of Sharp herself, and the suffragettes, illuminates the broader landscape of social change and resistance.

Evelyn Sharp's own life as a pioneering feminist and writer significantly informs 'Rebel Women.' A member of the Women's Social and Political Union, Sharp brings an insider's perspective to the narratives she unfolds, ensuring an authenticity and depth that might elude less informed or less committed writers. Her involvement with the cause and her own struggles as a talented woman in a patriarchal society motivate the book's passionate and insightful discourse, serving as a testament to her dedication to gender equality.

'Rebel Women' is recommended not only for its scholarly investigation into the lives and ordeals of early feminist pioneers but also for its revelatory presentation of a transformative epoch from the viewpoint of those who lived it. Academics, feminists, and readers with an avid interest in social history will find Sharp's work to be invigorating and quintessential reading. It stands as a beacon for understanding the complexities and courage of being a 'rebel woman' in a time of upheaval, making it an essential addition to the canon of feminist literature.
Available since: 06/02/2022.
Print length: 74 pages.

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