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The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature examines literary representations of lesbian sexuality identities and communities from the medieval period to the present. In addition to providing a helpful orientation to key literary-historical periods critical concepts theoretical debates and literary genres this Companion considers the work of such well-known authors as Virginia Woolf Adrienne Rich Audre Lorde Alison Bechdel and Sarah Waters. Written by a host of leading critics and covering subjects as diverse as lesbian desire in the long eighteenth century and same-sex love in a postcolonial context this Companion delivers insight into the variety of traditions that have shaped the present landscape of lesbian literature.
Editions of The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107054004
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107663435
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The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature examines literary representations of lesbian sexuality identities and communities from the medieval period to the present. In addition to providing a helpful orientation to key literary-historical periods critical concepts theoretical debates and literary genres this Companion considers the work of such well-known authors as Virginia Woolf Adrienne Rich Audre Lorde Alison Bechdel and Sarah Waters. Written by a host of leading critics and covering subjects as diverse as lesbian desire in the long eighteenth century and same-sex love in a postcolonial context this Companion delivers insight into the variety of traditions that have shaped the present landscape of lesbian literature.
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What is The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature about?
The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature examines literary representations of lesbian sexuality identities and communities from the medieval period to the present. In addition to providing a helpful orientation to key literary-historical periods critical concepts theoretical debates and literary genres this Companion considers the work of such well-known authors as Virginia Woolf Adrienne Rich Audre Lorde Alison Bechdel and Sarah Waters. Written by a host of leading critics and covering subjects as diverse as lesbian desire in the long eighteenth century and same-sex love in a postcolonial context this Companion delivers insight into the variety of traditions that have shaped the present landscape of lesbian literature.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107054004
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature?
Jodie Medd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge Companion to Lesbian Literature is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107054004) and paperback(ISBN 9781107663435)