Feminist Literary Studies - Couverture souple

Ruthven, K. K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521269989 ISBN 13 : 9780521269988

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1984

Synopsis

viii 152p paperback, bibliography, index, library stamp and marks but otherwise as new

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book is the first broad survey of feminist critical theory and practice, and one of the few contributions to the subject to have been written by a male academic, in the belief that the basic premise of feminist literary criticism - that gender is the crucial factor in the production, circulation, and reception of literary texts - is of fundamental importance to all serious students of literature. The book focuses on three main aspects: first, the impact of Marxism, structuralism, and post-structuralism on feminist critical practice; second, the argument that in a male-dominated society literary language, conventions, and forms are shaped by masculine biases; third, analyses of the characteristic styles and traditions of women's writing as distinct from men's.

Revue de presse :

' ... fascinating reading for anyone who needs convincing of the need for feminist literary studies.' Year's Work in English Studies

' ... a stimulating book ... wide-ranging in the light of its modest claim to be an introduction to its subject.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0521269989
• ISBN 13: 9780521269988
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 160