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Author Whitson, Kathy J.

Title Encyclopedia of feminist literature / Kathy J. Whitson
Published Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 300 pages)
Contents List of Entries -- Introduction -- Index
Summary "This reference includes substantial alphabetically arranged entries on nearly 70 women writers whose works are widely read in English. While most of these women are from England and America, the volume also profiles Chilean, Brazilian, Indian, South African, Australian, French, and German authors. The writers selected are feminist in that their works have challenged traditional gender roles, explored female oppression, or critiqued patriarchal social structures. The encyclopedia also includes entries on some 20 related topics, such as "Domesticity," "Friendship," "Gothic," and "Spirituality.""
"Each author entry includes biographical information, an extensive summary treatment of at least one of her works, a list of her other major works, cross-references to related entries, and a list of works for further reading. Entries are clearly written and are accessible to high school students and undergraduates. An interpretative summary in each entry distinguishes this encyclopedia from other volumes addressing feminist literature or literature by women. The volume closes with a list of works cited."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Women authors -- Bio-bibliography
Women and literature -- Encyclopedias
Feminist literature -- Encyclopedias
Feminism and literature -- Encyclopedias
Feminism in literature -- Encyclopedias
Women in literature -- Encyclopedias
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Women Authors.
Feminism and literature
Feminism in literature
Feminist literature
Women and literature
Women authors
Women in literature
Feminismus
Frauenliteratur
Englisches Sprachgebiet
Genre/Form encyclopedias.
Bio-bibliography
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias.
Encyclopédies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0313052980
9780313052989