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Texts from the Querelle, 1641–1701 (2): Essential Works for the Study of Early Modern Women: Series III, Part Two, Volume 4 (The Early Modern ... of Essential Works Series III, Part Two) - Hardcover

Book 4 of 4: The Early Modern Englishwoman: A Facsimile Library of Essential Works Series III, Part Two

Runge, Laura L.

 
9780754653035: Texts from the Querelle, 1641–1701 (2): Essential Works for the Study of Early Modern Women: Series III, Part Two, Volume 4 (The Early Modern ... of Essential Works Series III, Part Two)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 075465303X ISBN 13: 9780754653035
Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

The querelle des femmes was a debate over the condition of women in society lasting four centuries and characteristically involved charges against female vice, folly, corruption, incontinence and lasciviousness, countered by pro-women defences and lists of exemplary women. The texts in these two volumes range from broadside parliamentary petitions to verse satire, from sermons to philosophical essays, from political diatribes to marital advice. The defences all respond to attacks on women, and although none argues for women's citizenship or social equality, many claim an original or spiritual equality, and blame custom and male corruption for female subjection. The volumes are arranged into five sections covering Politics, Preaching and Silence, Sexuality, Marriage and Two Contrapuntal Defences.

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About the Author

Laura L. Runge is Associate Professor of English at the University of South Florida, USA.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
075465303X
ISBN 13 
9780754653035
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
360