Miriam Wallraven Livres

This book explores the significant contributions of feminist women writers throughout literary history, highlighting their use of various genres to express feminist ideas while challenging the boundaries between fiction and theory. It analyzes works by a diverse range of authors, including Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Hays, Mary Robinson, Harriet Martineau, Olive Schreiner, Virginia Woolf, Hélène Cixous, Monique Wittig, Margaret Cavendish, and Michèle Roberts. Through a chronological examination of feminist texts, the study delves into the interplay of content, genre, and discourse, offering the first analysis of how genre is gendered and the complexities of feminists' engagement with both theory and literature. It raises critical questions about the evolution of feminism over the past four centuries, such as Wollstonecraft's dual role in writing both a prominent feminist treatise and a novel that tests her theoretical arguments through fiction. Additionally, it investigates the significance of Woolf’s "Novel-Essay," The Pargiters, which blends theoretical and fictional elements, and considers Catherine Clément’s interpretation of Cixous’s works as a fusion of theory and fiction. This study sheds new light on the intricate relationships between genre, gender, and feminist thought.

Exploring the intersection of literature and the occult from the 1880s to the 20th century, this work focuses on female occultists like Alice Bailey and Dion Fortune, while also analyzing canonical texts with occult themes. It delves into movements such as Theosophy and Wicca, highlighting the creation of unique identities like the female Lucifer and priestess. The book also engages with contemporary discourses including feminism and ecology, making it relevant for scholars in literary, cultural, and gender studies.