The Essential Feminist Collection – 60 Powerful Classics In One Volume (2023)
Social Science / Feminism & Feminist Theory, - Literary Collections / Women Authors -
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Henrik Ibsen, Charlotte Brontë, Marietta Holley, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, John Stuart Mill, Zona Gale, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Edith Wharton, Gene Stratton-Porter, Rebecca Harding Davis, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Elia Wilkinson Peattie, Virginia Woolf, Mary Wollstonecraft, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mary Johnston, Grant Allen, Theodore Dreiser, Kate Chopin, Sojourner Truth, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Harriet Martineau, Fanny Burney, Mary Ware Dennett, Julia Ward Howe, Ada Cambridge, H. G. Wells, Sarah H. Bradford, D. H. Lawrence, Nikolai Leskov, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Margaret Deland, Elizabeth Gaskell, Margaret Oliphant, Margaret Mitchell, Elizabeth von Arnim, Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett
Overview
The Essential Feminist Collection 'Äì 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a groundbreaking anthology that spans diverse genres, cultural landscapes, and historic epochs. This collection enriches the feminist literary canon, offering narratives that challenge societal norms and illuminate the experiences of women. From the penetrating social critiques to romantic prose, the anthology encapsulates a wide range of literary styles'Äîtherein lies its power. The works within are unapologetically bold, questioning, and revolutionary, inviting readers into a dialogue that spans generations. Uniting pioneers such as Virginia Woolf, Jane Austen, and Louisa May Alcott, this collection provides a tapestry of voices that have significantly shaped feminist discourse. With contributions from diverse figures like Sojourner Truth and Charlotte Bront√ ́, this collection embraces both celebrated and underrepresented voices. By situating these works within their respective cultural and historical frames, the anthology echoes and enhances feminist movements worldwide, offering treasures of thought from the 18th century through to modern expressions of gender identity and equality. This anthology is an indispensable compendium for anyone interested in the evolution of feminist thought. It invites readers to explore an array of insights that traverse continents and centuries, highlighting the universal quest for gender equality and personal autonomy. Through the richness of literary expression, it offers an avenue for reflection, learning, and an appreciation of the brilliantly orchestrated conversations between some of literature's most compelling figures. This volume is not merely a collection of texts but a profound dialogue crafted in pursuit of equality, giving voice to the diverse pasts that shape our collective understanding.