Feminist Theory
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
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 Livres
Josephine Donovan est une éminente spécialiste dont l'œuvre explore l'éthique animale, la critique féministe et la littérature des femmes américaines et de la première modernité. Ses écrits approfondis analysent comment les traditions littéraires peuvent promouvoir des valeurs éthiques et féministes, offrant de nouvelles perspectives sur des œuvres canoniques. L'approche critique de Donovan révèle de nouvelles couches de sens, invitant les lecteurs à s'engager profondément dans des thèmes sociaux et éthiques. Ses textes fondamentaux ont redéfini des domaines d'étude, l'établissant comme une voix essentielle dans l'analyse et la théorie littéraires.
The Lexington Six: Lesbian and Gay Resistance in 1970s America
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
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
- 150pages
- 6 heures de lecture
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
- 178pages
- 7 heures de lecture
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