1st Edition

New Woman Fiction, 1881-1899, Part II (set)

816 Pages
by Routledge

The late nineteenth century saw the emergence of New Woman fiction, a genre of writing which sought to challenge traditional Victorian conceptions of the role of women and promote their independence, education and political participation. This collection brings together important examples of New Woman fiction, each of which helped to crystallise the idea of the New Woman – as an educated,... Read more
Volume 4 C. L. Pirkis, The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective (1894), Volume 5 Annie E. Holdsworth, The Years that the Locust Hath Eaten (1895), Annie E. Holdsworth, ‘Joanna Traill, Spinster’ (1893), Volume 6 Netta Syrett, Nobody’s Fault (1896), Netta Syrett, The Sheltering Tree (1939).

Biography

Adrienne E Gavin