Traditionalism, Nationalism, and Feminism: Women Writers of Quebec

Author:   Paula R. Gilbert ,  Paula Gilbert Lewis ,  Paula Gilbert Lewis
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Volume:   no. 53
ISBN:  

9780313245107


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   24 May 1985
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Paula R. Gilbert ,  Paula Gilbert Lewis ,  Paula Gilbert Lewis
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Volume:   no. 53
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9780313245107


ISBN 10:   031324510
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   24 May 1985
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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?This is the first collection of essays on Quebec's women writers, although a number of good articles exist, as well as books on individual authors. Written by 16 scholars who represent some of the best-known names in the field, the essays treat 12 writers from the late 19th century to the present. For the fine studies of Bersianik, Blais, Brossard, Gagnon, Guevremont, Hebert, Roy, and women's theater, the volume clearly warrants acquisition. The authors present information on the history, politics, religion, and society of Quebec; they also consider linguistic questions, relations with American and French feminist theorists, and lesbianism. The up-to-date bibliography of works by the Quebec women indicate those works that are available in English. Care has also been taken to translate all quotations.Important for scholars already familiar with the subject....?-Choice


?This is the first collection of essays on Quebec's women writers, although a number of good articles exist, as well as books on individual authors. Written by 16 scholars who represent some of the best-known names in the field, the essays treat 12 writers from the late 19th century to the present. For the fine studies of Bersianik, Blais, Brossard, Gagnon, Guevremont, Hebert, Roy, and women's theater, the volume clearly warrants acquisition. The authors present information on the history, politics, religion, and society of Quebec; they also consider linguistic questions, relations with American and French feminist theorists, and lesbianism. The up-to-date bibliography of works by the Quebec women indicate those works that are available in English. Care has also been taken to translate all quotations.Important for scholars already familiar with the subject....?-Choice This is the first collection of essays on Quebec's women writers, although a number of good articles exist, as well as books on individual authors. Written by 16 scholars who represent some of the best-known names in the field, the essays treat 12 writers from the late 19th century to the present. For the fine studies of Bersianik, Blais, Brossard, Gagnon, Guevremont, Hebert, Roy, and women's theater, the volume clearly warrants acquisition. The authors present information on the history, politics, religion, and society of Quebec; they also consider linguistic questions, relations with American and French feminist theorists, and lesbianism. The up-to-date bibliography of works by the Quebec women indicate those works that are available in English. Care has also been taken to translate all quotations.Important for scholars already familiar with the subject.... -Choice


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