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50 Feminist Classics in One Volume - cover

50 Feminist Classics in One Volume

Louisa May Alcott, Kate Chopin, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rebecca Harding Davis, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Henrik Ibsen, Grant Allen, Ethel Sybil Turner, Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett, H. G. Wells, Gene Stratton-Porter, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Theodore Dreiser, Ada Cambridge, Mary Johnston, Marietta Holley, Elia Wilkinson Peattie, Virginia Woolf, Christopher Morley, Zona Gale, Elizabeth von Arnim, Edna Ferber, Rebecca Deming Moore, D.H. Lawrence, Margaret Oliphant, Sinclair Lewis, Margaret Deland, Nikolai Leskov

Translator Alfred Edward Chamot

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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The '50 Feminist Classics in One Volume' gathers groundbreaking literary works that have shaped and challenged the discourse of gender equality and societal roles through piercing narrative artistry. Spanning over two centuries, this anthology integrates a rich variety of prose, from the reflective Austenian social critique to Woolf's stream of consciousness and the stark realism of Hardy and Dreiser. Embedded within each narrative is the persistent quest for identity and autonomy, resonating through timeless themes that question the historical overarch of patriarchy. Standout pieces capture the transitional landscapes of both personal and political realms, reflecting seismic shifts in their respective eras. The contributors, a pantheon of literary pioneers like Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and Virginia Woolf, alongside icons such as Henry James and Leo Tolstoy, bring a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and philosophical perspectives about gender and society. Mapped across a timeline that includes the rise of feminist literature during the Victorian era to the bold declarations of the 20th-century feminist waves, each voice adds a unique harmonic to the anthology's collective narrative. These works not only align with but also propel various historical and cultural feminist movements, offering readers an extensive analysis of societal evolution concerning gender equality. '50 Feminist Classics in One Volume' is a priceless compilation for anyone eager to explore the nuanced interpretations of feminist thought through literary excellence. This anthology serves as a vital educational tool, unrivaled in its breadth of insights and the compelling dialogue it fosters between the age-defining works of its contributors. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of feminist literature will find this collection indispensable for its encompassing view of literary contributions to the feminist movement, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of this crucial social dialogue.
Available since: 05/07/2021.
Print length: 13177 pages.

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