Publisher's Synopsis
""Women's Work in English Fiction: From the Restoration to the Mid-Victorian Period"" is a literary analysis and historical study written by Clara Helen Whitmore in 1909. The book explores the portrayal of women in English literature from the 17th century Restoration period until the mid-19th century Victorian era. Whitmore examines the evolving roles and representations of women in various genres, including novels, plays, and poetry. She analyzes the works of prominent authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and George Eliot, as well as lesser-known female writers of the time. Through her analysis, Whitmore highlights the ways in which women's roles in society and literature changed over time, and how these changes were reflected in the stories and characters created by writers of the era. Overall, ""Women's Work in English Fiction"" provides a valuable insight into the history of women in literature and the changing attitudes towards gender roles during this period of English literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
