Maggie Humm Livres

Finalist in the Page Turner Awards 2022 This major new novel by the best-selling Maggie Humm is the story of artist Gwen John’s tumultuous affair with the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.This historical romance literary fiction is told in the first-person present tense. It explores Gwen’s journey from a naïve young woman to a self-confident and celebrated artist. Both Rodin and Gwen John were radical artists who challenged the conventions of art and respectability in the early years of the twentieth century. Here Gwen steps out from the shadows cast first by her brother Augustus John the painter, and then by Rodin, to play her part in the furthering the cause of female artists to be treated as equals by their male counterparts. The novel is largely set in London and Paris between 1897 and 1917, and focusses on pivotal moments which transform Gwen’s life.

The most comprehensive guide to the terminology and history of feminist theory available, this established and much admired dictionary provides succinct definitions of more than 600 terms, topics, movements and approaches as well as influential feminist thinkers, activists and critics within feminist theory. schovat popis

Focusing on feminist ideas, this comprehensive textbook explores various critical issues including family, sexuality, work, education, and patriarchy. It also addresses race, language, culture, and representation, making it an essential resource for women's studies. The book features over seventy key excerpts that provide diverse perspectives, enriching readers' understanding of the complexities within feminist discourse.

Feminist literary criticism is explored through various international contexts, highlighting key developments and debates within different approaches. The book presents a diverse array of critical writings, offering insights into the complexities of feminist analysis. Each chapter includes a guide to primary texts and suggestions for further reading, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution and impact of feminist thought in literature.

1919 London: When artist Lily Briscoe meets her old tutor, Louis Grier, by chance at an exhibition, he tells her of their mutual friend Mrs. Ramsay's mysterious death-an encounter that spurs Lily to investigate the death of this woman whom she loved and admired, and realize that she still loves Louis.

This is the first study to apply a broad range of theory to contemporary film. With dazzling insight and critical aplomb Maggie Humm highlights and explains feminist issues and offers a fascinating array of original film analyses.