The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume
Including 100+ Biographies & Memoirs of the Most Influential Women in History
- Author(s): Henrik Ibsen, Charlotte Brontë, Marietta Holley, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, John Stuart Mill, Zona Gale, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Edith Wharton, Gene Stratton-Porter, Rebecca Harding Davis, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Elia Wilkinson Peattie, Virginia Woolf, Mary Wollstonecraft, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mary Johnston, Grant Allen, Theodore Dreiser, Kate Chopin, Sojourner Truth, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Harriet Martineau, Fanny Burney, Mary Ware Dennett, Julia Ward Howe, Ada Cambridge, H. G. Wells, Sarah H. Bradford, D. H. Lawrence, Nikolai Leskov, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Margaret Deland, Elizabeth Gaskell, Margaret Oliphant, Margaret Mitchell, Elizabeth von Arnim, Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett,
- Publisher: DigiCat
- Pages: 19509
- OTHER: EAN:8596547720003
- Language: en
- Categories: Literary Criticism / Feminist , Literary Collections / Women Authors ,
Description:... The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume is an ambitious anthology that gathers the seminal works of feminism and gender discourse from a pantheon of distinguished authors cutting across centuries and continents. This collection distinguishes itself by the remarkable diversity of its literary styles, ranging from the pioneering novelistic experiments of Austen and Hardy to the incisive essays of Wollstonecraft and Stanton, and the progressive dramaturgy of Ibsen. The inclusion of pieces from varied literary contexts and movements highlights not only the evolution of feminist thought but also its thematic and stylistic heterogeneity, making this anthology a comprehensive survey of the genre's milestones. The contributors to this volume are a roster of luminaries whose works have individually and collectively shaped the contours of feminist literature and thought. From the rigorous moral inquiries of Mill to the empathic character studies of Alcott and Wharton, these authors bring to bear their diverse cultural and intellectual backgrounds on the exploration of gender inequities and women's rights. Their collective contribution showcases the interplay between literary expression and social activism, aligning the anthology with both historical and contemporary feminist movements. For every reader keen on understanding the rich tapestry of feminist literature, The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume offers an unparalleled opportunity. It not only invites engagement with the pioneering ideas that have driven gender discourse but also presents these in a dialogue across genres, epochs, and geographies. This volume is recommended for its educational potency, its breadth of insight, and the compelling dialogues it fosters between the works of its distinguished contributors, making it a must-read for scholars, students, and any advocate of gender equality.
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