| Description |
154 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Contributions in women's studies, 0147-104X ; no. 81 |
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Contributions in women's studies,
0147-104X ; no. 81.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The woman question -- Motherhood, the true woman, and the new woman : Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom's cabin (1852) -- Work and the bridging of social class : Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, The silent partner (1871) -- Sisterhood and the Adamless Eden : Louisa May Alcott, Work : a story of experience (1873) -- The professional woman and an independent life : Sarah Orne Jewett, A country doctor (1884) -- Matriarchy : Mary Wilkins Freeman, Pembroke (1894) -- Rebellion and death : Kate Chopin, The awakening (1899) -- Conclusion. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [139]-146. |
| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
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American fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
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Feminism in literature.
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Women in literature.
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Heroines in literature.
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Women and literature -- United States.
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Feminism and literature -- United States.
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| Indexed Term |
Fiction in English American women writers, 1830-1900. Special subjects: Women - Critical studies |
| ISBN |
0313254222 library binding alkaline paper |
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