Elizabeth Robins, 1862-1952: Actress, Novelist, Feminist - Hardcover

Gates, Joanne E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0817306641 ISBN 13: 9780817306649

Publisher: University of Alabama Press, 1994

Synopsis

This biography of Elizabeth Robins (1862-1952) presents the story of a woman who - through her acting, writing and political activism - consistently challenged existing roles for women. The author has drawn upon a vast collection of her private papers.

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Review:

"A model of good research and an excellent scholarly work."--Jane Marcus The University of Texas

"An important scholarly achievement, ... A marvelous work of biographical scholarship, on an important and unjustly neglected figure."--Kerry Powell Miami University

From the Author:

Elizabeth Robins now has a web site.
This first biography of Robins contains essential information for all who are interested in the recovery of women writers whose works made an impact in their time. Now, my web site makes texts by Elizabeth Robins available. Address:
http://www.jsu.edu/depart/english/robins

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Alabama Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0817306641
• ISBN 13: 9780817306649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304