Women's Writing
Past and Present
Published on 15. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-521-89126-4 (ISBN)
Description
Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Focusing on texts written in English and emphasising writing by women from the beginning of the Renaissance period in the 1300s to the 21st century, this book illustrates not only the richness and diversity of female literary voices, but also the many changing and different contexts in which writing by women can be read.
Reviews / Votes
'. . . provide valuable background and guidance to sixth-formers and students working on their own for exams and coursework for all awarding bodies, not just OCR.' Times Educational Supplement 'Attractivly produced and concisely presented in 128 pages, this is a user-friendly book; students will have no difficulty in locating whatever information they may need.' School Librarian 'It is a balanced, clear and thoughtful presentation which teachers and students will find very helpful. ' Times Educational SupplementMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-89126-4 (9780521891264)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction; 1. Reading women writers; 2. Approaching the texts; 3. Texts and extracts; 4. Critical approaches; 5. How to write about women writers; 6. Resources.