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Empire in British Girls' Literature and Culture
Imperial Girls, 1880-1915
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Exploring the overlooked contributions of girls in literature, this book offers a fresh perspective on girls' adventure fiction and its connection to the British Empire. It delves into the rise of fictional girl adventurers, castaways, and rebellious schoolgirls, revealing how these characters challenge traditional narratives and reflect societal attitudes of their time. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the significance of these lesser-known works in shaping the portrayal of young female protagonists within the context of empire.
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Empire in British Girls' Literature and Culture, M. Smith
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- 2011
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- Title
- Empire in British Girls' Literature and Culture
- Subtitle
- Imperial Girls, 1880-1915
- Language
- English
- Authors
- M. Smith
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9781349323524
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- 4 out of 5
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- Exploring the overlooked contributions of girls in literature, this book offers a fresh perspective on girls' adventure fiction and its connection to the British Empire. It delves into the rise of fictional girl adventurers, castaways, and rebellious schoolgirls, revealing how these characters challenge traditional narratives and reflect societal attitudes of their time. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the significance of these lesser-known works in shaping the portrayal of young female protagonists within the context of empire.