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A History of Feminist Literary Criticism

Editors:
Gill Plain, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Susan Sellers, University of St Andrews, Scotland

Gill Plain, Susan Sellers, Carolyn Dinshaw, Helen Wilcox, Susan Manly, Jane Goldman, Elizabeth Fallaize, Mary Eagleton, Helen Carr, Linda Anderson, Arlene Keizer, Caroline Gonda, Calvin Thomas, Claire Colebrook, Madelon Sprengnether, Judith Still, Chris Weedon, Heather Love, Stacy Gillis, Susan Gubar

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Date Published: May 2013
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format: Paperback
isbn: 9781107609471

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Feminism has transformed the academic study of literature, fundamentally altering the canon of what is taught and setting new agendas for literary analysis. In this authoritative history of feminist literary criticism, leading scholars chart the development of the practice from the Middle Ages to the present. The first section of the book explores protofeminist thought from the Middle Ages onwards, and analyses the work of pioneers such as Wollstonecraft and Woolf. The second section examines the rise of second-wave feminism and maps its interventions across the twentieth century. A final section examines the impact of postmodernism on feminist thought and practice. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the history and development of feminist literary criticism and a lively reassessment of the main issues and authors in the field. It is essential reading for all students and scholars of feminist writing and literary criticism.
- An up to date, authoritative overview of the state of the field
- Coverage of feminist writing and theory since the middle ages
- This was the first comprehensive history of feminist criticism by leading scholars
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'Written with a consistently lucid and engaging tone, it accomplishes a dual goal in providing a compelling introduction for students of the discipline and putting forward a range of fresh intellectual insights.' Christine Lees, The Times Literary Supplement
'In fact, there could be no stronger testament to the continued relevance and importance of feminist literary criticism than this fresh and up-to-date examination of women's writing, gender and politics from the Middle Ages to the present.' Lisa Regan, Feminist Theory
'[The text] is designed to serve an introductory function, but goes beyond acquainting readers with the major strands and debates of feminist literary criticism. … Indeed, this work can serve as a reference and provide points for further debate to more advanced students and scholars.' Bonnie Kime Scott, Review of English Studies
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- Date Published: May 2013
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107609471
- length: 366 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 20 mm
- weight: 0.51kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction Gill Plain and Susan Sellers
Part I. Pioneers and Protofeminism: Introduction Gill Plain
1. Medieval feminist criticism Carolyn Dinshaw
2. Feminist criticism in the Renaissance and seventeenth century Helen Wilcox
3. Mary Wollstonecraft and her legacy Susan Manly
4. The feminist criticism of Virginia Woolf Jane Goldman
5. Simone de Beauvoir and the demystification of woman Elizabeth Fallaize
Part II. Creating a Feminist Literary Criticism: Introduction Gill Plain and Susan Sellers
6. Literary representations of women Mary Eagleton
7. A history of women's writing Helen Carr
8. Autobiography and personal criticism Linda Anderson
9. Black feminist criticism Arlene Keizer
10. Lesbian feminist criticism Caroline Gonda
11. Men in feminism Calvin Thomas
Part III. Poststructuralism and Beyond: Introduction Gill Plain and Susan Sellers
12. Feminist criticism and poststructuralism Claire Colebrook
13. Feminist criticism and psychoanalysis Madelon Sprengnether
14. French feminist criticism and writing the body Judith Still
15. Postcolonial feminist criticism Chris Weedon
16. Feminist criticism and queer theory Heather Love
17. Feminist criticism and technologies of the body Stacy Gillis
Postscript: flaming feminism? Susan Gubar
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- Contemporary Women Writers
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Gill Plain, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Gill Plain is Professor of English at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Susan Sellers, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Susan Sellers is Professor of English at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Contributors
Gill Plain, Susan Sellers, Carolyn Dinshaw, Helen Wilcox, Susan Manly, Jane Goldman, Elizabeth Fallaize, Mary Eagleton, Helen Carr, Linda Anderson, Arlene Keizer, Caroline Gonda, Calvin Thomas, Claire Colebrook, Madelon Sprengnether, Judith Still, Chris Weedon, Heather Love, Stacy Gillis, Susan Gubar