Feminist Literary Studies: An Introduction (Canto original series) - Softcover

Ruthven, K. K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521398525 ISBN 13: 9780521398527

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The rise of feminism is undeniably one of the major events in the development of literary criticism this century. Feminist approaches have pushed forward both the theory of literary criticism and the understanding of individual works of literature. K. K. Ruthven's lucid introduction to the subject offers a broad survey, looking at the impact of Marxism, structuralism, and post-structuralism on feminist critical practice; the argument that literary language has been shaped by masculine bias; and feminist claims for distinctive styles and traditions of women's writing. As a lively contribution written by a man to a highly controversial topic dominated by women, K. K. Ruthven's study is original and even provocative, but above all serves as a valuably clear and sympathetic guide to the complexities of an important issue in modern literary studies.

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Review:

' ... fascinating reading for anyone who needs convincing of the need for feminist literary studies.' Year's Work in English Studies

' ... a stimulating book ... wide-ranging in the light of its modest claim to be an introduction to its subject.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Book Description:

K. K. Ruthven looks at the impact of Marxism, structuralism, and post-structuralism on feminist critical practice; the argument that literary language has been shaped by masculine bias; and feminist claims for distinctive styles and traditions of women's writing. An original and provocative study that serves as a valuably clear and sympathetic guide to the complexities of an important issue.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521398525
• ISBN 13: 9780521398527
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164