| Feminist Literary Studies: An Introduction Canto Edition Contributor(s): Ruthven, K. K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521398525 ISBN-13: 9780521398527 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1990 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory - Social Science | Gender Studies - Literary Criticism | Women Authors |
| Dewey: 801.950 |
| LCCN: 90034404 |
| Series: Canto Original |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.31" W x 8.38" (0.44 lbs) 164 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |