Renaissance Woman: A Sourcebook - Constructions of Femininity in England

An invaluable collection of primary sources on women and femininity in early modern England, including medical documents, political pamphlets, sermons and literary sources. Sources are accompanied by a clear introduction and notes.

List of contents

Introduction 1 THEOLOGY 2 PHYSIOLOGY 3 CONDUCT 4 SEXUALITY AND MOTHERHOOD 5 POLITICS AND LAW 6 EDUCATION 7 WORK 8 WRITING AND SPEAKING 9 PROTO-FEMINISMS

About the author

Kate Aughterson teaches English at the University of Central England, specialising in feminism and the Renaissance.

Summary

An invaluable collection of primary sources on women and femininity in early modern England, including medical documents, political pamphlets, sermons and literary sources. Sources are accompanied by a clear introduction and notes.

Product details

• Assisted by: Kate Aughterson (Editor), Aughterson Kate (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.12.1995
• EAN: 9780415120456
• ISBN: 978-0-415-12045-6
• No. of pages: 340
• Weight: 790 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, HISTORY / Women, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Essays, HISTORY / Essays, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Literary studies: general, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Gender studies: women and girls, History and Archaeology, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Literary companions, book reviews & guides, Literary companions, book reviews and guides