Women & Writing

Women & Writing

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Author: Virginia Woolf, Michele Barrett
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Women's Press, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cover has tanning along spine

This seminal work of literary criticism chronicles the historical impediments and societal expectations that have shaped women's contributions to literature. It uncovers the profound impact of economic and social constraints on female creativity, arguing passionately for the essential conditions—a room of one's own and financial autonomy—necessary for women to achieve their full artistic potential. The collection presents a compelling analysis of gender inequality within the literary canon, illustrating how patriarchal structures have historically marginalized women's voices. With incisive prose, it details the struggles and triumphs of female authors, offering a foundational text for feminist literary theory.

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Description

Author: Virginia Woolf, Michele Barrett
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Women's Press, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cover has tanning along spine

This seminal work of literary criticism chronicles the historical impediments and societal expectations that have shaped women's contributions to literature. It uncovers the profound impact of economic and social constraints on female creativity, arguing passionately for the essential conditions—a room of one's own and financial autonomy—necessary for women to achieve their full artistic potential. The collection presents a compelling analysis of gender inequality within the literary canon, illustrating how patriarchal structures have historically marginalized women's voices. With incisive prose, it details the struggles and triumphs of female authors, offering a foundational text for feminist literary theory.