The Work of Writing

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Focusing on the evolution of writing in the eighteenth century, this scholarly work explores the professionalization of writers in England and the exclusion of women from this sphere. Siskin employs a 'dedisciplinary' approach, merging literary and social theories to challenge traditional notions of literature. The text examines a diverse range of authors and addresses themes of nationalism, gender, and genre, making it a significant contribution to Romantic studies and an essential resource for scholars interested in cultural formation during the Enlightenment.