Feminist Theory
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
What is feminism? What does it mean? This title provides answers to the questions, outlining the various strands of feminist theory: liberal, cultural, Marxist-socialist, Freudian, and radical.
Josephine Donovan Bücher
Josephine Donovan ist eine renommierte Gelehrte, deren Werk sich mit Tierethik, feministischer Kritik sowie amerikanischer und frühneuzeitlicher Frauenliteratur befasst. Ihre umfangreichen Schriften untersuchen, wie literarische Traditionen ethische und feministische Werte fördern können, und bieten neue Perspektiven auf kanonische Werke. Donovans kritischer Ansatz deckt neue Bedeutungsebenen auf und lädt die Leser ein, sich intensiv mit sozialen und ethischen Themen auseinanderzusetzen. Ihre grundlegenden Texte haben Studienbereiche neu definiert und sie als eine wichtige Stimme in der literarischen Analyse und Theorie etabliert.
The Lexington Six: Lesbian and Gay Resistance in 1970s America
- 272 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of a 1970 bank robbery that led to a police officer's death, the narrative follows two women who became fugitives and joined a lesbian collective in Kentucky. The FBI's pursuit of them resulted in the arrest of five women and one man, collectively known as the Lexington Six, who resisted federal pressure, sparking a significant movement within minority communities. Drawing on extensive research, including judicial transcripts and FBI files, this account highlights themes of defiance, community, and the intersection of LGBTQ and feminist histories.
The Piscataqua Papers
- 150 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Meredith, a young newspaper intern, and an elderly woman, Ms. Norton, discover a gang of Nazi terrorists headquartered on a desolate off-shore island. The two women's sleuthing and decipherment of "the Piscataqua papers" leads to the gang's capture.
Focusing on gender issues and ecological concerns, this classic study offers a comprehensive overview of Sarah Orne Jewett's literary contributions. As a key work by a prominent Jewett scholar, it highlights her progressive perspectives and serves as an essential introduction for readers unfamiliar with her writings.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
An Introduction to Harriett Beecher Stowe's Classic Antislavery Novel
- 178 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
This scholarly examination of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin highlights its role in raising awareness about slavery in America. The author connects Stowe's themes to contemporary philosophical and political movements such as Marxism and cultural feminism, illustrating the ongoing relevance of her insights into the problem of evil. By linking historical context with modern resistance, the study emphasizes the enduring impact of Stowe's work on current social justice discussions.
Introduction -- The aesthetics of modernity -- Willa Cather's aesthetic transitions -- The aesthetics of care -- Animal ethics and literary criticism -- Tolstoy's animals -- Local-color animals -- Coetzee's animals -- Metaphysical meat: "becoming men" and animal sacrifice -- The transgressive sublime, katharsis, and animal sacrifice -- Caring to hear, caring to see: art as emergence -- Conclusion