In this work of feminist literary criticism the authors explore the works of many major 19th-century women writers. They chart a tangible desire expressed for freedom from the restraints of a confining patriarchal society and trace a distinctive female literary tradition. schovat popis
Sandra Gilbert Books
December 27, 1936
Sandra M. Gilbert is an acclaimed author of numerous volumes of criticism and poetry, as well as a memoir. She is recognized for her significant contributions to literary scholarship, including her co-editorship of a seminal anthology of women's literature. Her work often delves into the complexities of literary expression and the experiences of women writers.
Exploring the theme of survival in a predatory world, Sandra M. Gilbert's tenth collection of poems delves into the complex histories that shape identity, including personal, public, and artistic narratives. Through reflections on recent events, sacred moments, and significant works of graphic art, she offers a poignant meditation on the ongoing personal crises that redefine our existence. The collection invites readers to consider the interplay between consumption and creativity in both life and art.
Still Mad
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A brilliant, sweeping history of the contemporary women's movement told through the lives and works of the literary women who shaped it
Orlando
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
First published in 1974, this is the impossible fantasy of Orlando, whose life takes her through three centuries as both a man and woman. Triumphing over anatomy in her ability to choose her own sexual destiny, this is a story full of imagination, perception and wit.