Janet Todd je uznávaná autorka, jejíž díla se ponořují do ženského psaní a feminismu. Její rozsáhlá práce se zabývá literárními postavami a jejich světy. Toddová zkoumá autorky jako Jane Austenová a Mary Wollstonecraftová a jejich potomstvo, a také méně známé, ale významné postavy, jako je Lady Mount Cashell. Její romány a životopisy jsou známé svým pronikavým pohledem na historické a literární postavy.
This book explores Jane Austen's life, her relationships, and the societal attitudes of her time that influenced her work. It also examines the locations where she lived and set her novels, highlighting her enduring appeal to a global readership over the last 200 years.
The Rebellious Kingsborough Sisters and the Making of a Modern Nation
Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century Ireland, the narrative explores the lives of Lord and Lady Kingsborough, prominent figures in the Ascendancy class. Their seemingly perfect existence is shattered when Robert King is accused of murdering his wife's cousin amid a turbulent rebellion. This crime, fueled by passion, unravels their family and has significant political repercussions, ultimately signaling the decline of their aristocratic status and lifestyle. Janet Todd intricately weaves personal tragedy with historical upheaval in this compelling tale.
From the Middle Ages to the Present Day
First available introduction to the Anglo-American tradition of feminist literary criticism (eg Elaine Showalter).2. Compares this tradition to the work inspired by French theorists. Examines the confrontation between the two traditions and defends the Anglo-American approach.3. Addresses the topical issue of men in feminism.
Amusing and life-affirming novel from renowned Austen scholar, and novelist, for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove, Saving Missy, includes interchanges with Jane Austen, and a Shelley twist. Celebrates how lives are made extraordinary through friendship, books, and new experiences -- at any age.
The thoroughly revised second edition of this innovative introduction by a leading scholar and editor of Austen's work explains what students need to know about her novels, life, context and reception. An essential purchase for students of Austen, as well as readers wanting to deepen their appreciation of the novels.
Beginning with the reception of Aphra Behn's work in her own time, which she herself helped to orchestrate by presenting herself as seductive woman, beleaguered lady writer and serious intellectual, this study ends with critical views on Behn in the last years of the 20th century.
Focusing on energy sustainability, this book explores the reliance of both renewable and non-renewable energy systems on Earth's limited geological resources. Presented in an informal and humorous tone, it caters to a wide audience, including undergraduate students and lifelong learners, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
Aphra Behn, a prominent figure of the Restoration theatre and an acclaimed poet, is celebrated for her significant contributions to literature. This final volume completes a comprehensive seven-volume collection of her works, showcasing her talent and influence in the literary world of her time.
Joan revisits her life, blighted by WW2, drawing her daughter into her imaginings and desires. The boundaries between them collapse.