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Exploring the impact of Enlightenment ideas, this study delves into the lives of women and the contributions of eighteenth-century women writers. It highlights how these philosophical shifts influenced their roles, creativity, and societal perceptions, revealing the intersection of gender and intellectual thought during this transformative period. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and achievements faced by women in literature, showcasing their voices in an era often dominated by male perspectives.
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Women and Enlightenment in Eighteenth-Century Britain, Karen O'Brien
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Women and Enlightenment in Eighteenth-Century Britain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karen O'Brien
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780521773492
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the impact of Enlightenment ideas, this study delves into the lives of women and the contributions of eighteenth-century women writers. It highlights how these philosophical shifts influenced their roles, creativity, and societal perceptions, revealing the intersection of gender and intellectual thought during this transformative period. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and achievements faced by women in literature, showcasing their voices in an era often dominated by male perspectives.