Women-Writers of the Nineteenth Century

Klappentext Originally published in 1923, this book contains short biographies of the lives and works of several nineteenth-century female writers. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1923, this book contains short biographies of the lives and works of several nineteenth-century female writers: Jane Austen, the Brontës, Elizabeth Gaskell, George Eliot, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Christina Rossetti. Bald focuses on the humanity of each woman, and seeks to clarify the characteristics of 'women of literary instinct'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Jane Austen: 1. The utilisation of small resources; 2. Elements of her appeal - cheerfulness and moderation; 3. The study of human temperament; The Brontes: 1. General introduction. Family characteristics; 2. Anne Bronte, 1820-49; 3. Charlotte Bronte, 1816-55; 4. Emily Bronte, 1818-48; Mrs E. C. Gaskell: 1. Introductory; 2. Atmosphere and setting; 3. Humour; 4. Pathos; 5. The woman's point of view; 6. The social problem; 7. Moral theory or moral effect; George Eliot: 1. Introductory; 2. The expression of temperament; 3. The impersonal artist; Mrs Browning: 1. The negative approach; 2. The positive approach; Christina Rossetti: 1. Personal experience reflected on her poetry; 2. Sources; 3. Symbol, allegory, and dream; 4. Emotional quality; 5. General considerations; Conclusion; Index.

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• Authors: Marjory A. Bald, Bald Marjory A.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.2014
• EAN: 9781107418073
• ISBN: 978-1-107-41807-3
• No. of pages: 298
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies