Facts and Fictions of Life (eBook)

Challenging Societal Norms: A Feminist Exploration of 19th Century Gender Roles and Injustices

Helen H. Gardener (Autor)

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2019
151 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460810-9 (EAN)

Infos

Helen H. Gardener's 'Facts and Fictions of Life' is a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and gender roles in the late 19th century. Through a series of captivating essays, Gardener challenges conventional beliefs on marriage, morality, and the limitations placed on women in literature and society. Her literary style is eloquent and persuasive, drawing on both logical arguments and emotional appeal to make her points. This book can be seen as a precursor to the feminist movement of the early 20th century, as Gardener fearlessly speaks out against the injustices faced by women in her time. She combines facts and fictional narratives to illustrate the harsh realities that women were subjected to, shedding light on the hypocrisy of the era. Gardener's own experiences as a suffragist and social reformer undoubtedly influenced the powerful message conveyed in 'Facts and Fictions of Life'. Readers interested in gender studies, feminism, and social justice will find this book both enlightening and empowering.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.5.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th century • American essays • author biography • Book History • classic novels • Female authors • Feminism • fiction literature • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • literary fiction • Literary Theory • Literature Studies • marriage • Social conditions • Suffrage • the family • United States • Women