About the book
The field of American women s writing is one characterized by innovation scholars are discovering new authors and works as well as new ways of historicizing this literature rethinking contexts categories and juxtapositions. Now after three decades of scholarly investigation and innovation the rich complexity and diversity of American literature written by women can be seen with a new coherence and subtlety. Dedicated to this expanding heterogeneity The Cambridge History of American Women s Literature develops and challenges historical cultural theoretical even polemical methods all of which will advance the future study of American women writers - from Native Americans to postmodern communities from individual careers to communities of writers and readers. This volume immerses readers in a new dialogue about the range and depth of women s literature in the United States and allows them to trace the ever-evolving shape of the field.
Editions of The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107001374
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The field of American women s writing is one characterized by innovation scholars are discovering new authors and works as well as new ways of historicizing this literature rethinking contexts categories and juxtapositions. Now after three decades of scholarly investigation and innovation the rich complexity and diversity of American literature written by women can be seen with a new coherence and subtlety. Dedicated to this expanding heterogeneity The Cambridge History of American Women s Literature develops and challenges historical cultural theoretical even polemical methods all of which will advance the future study of American women writers - from Native Americans to postmodern communities from individual careers to communities of writers and readers. This volume immerses readers in a new dialogue about the range and depth of women s literature in the United States and allows them to trace the ever-evolving shape of the field.
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What is The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature about?
The field of American women s writing is one characterized by innovation scholars are discovering new authors and works as well as new ways of historicizing this literature rethinking contexts categories and juxtapositions. Now after three decades of scholarly investigation and innovation the rich complexity and diversity of American literature written by women can be seen with a new coherence and subtlety. Dedicated to this expanding heterogeneity The Cambridge History of American Women s Literature develops and challenges historical cultural theoretical even polemical methods all of which will advance the future study of American women writers - from Native Americans to postmodern communities from individual careers to communities of writers and readers. This volume immerses readers in a new dialogue about the range and depth of women s literature in the United States and allows them to trace the ever-evolving shape of the field.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107001374
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature?
Dale M. Bauer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge History of American Women's Literature is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107001374)