Industrial Brontës Advocates for Womens Equality by Taten Shirley 2023 Hardcover-image
Industrial Brontës Advocates for Womens Equality by Taten Shirley 2023 Hardcover-image

Industrial Brontës Advocates for Womens Equality by Taten Shirley 2023 Hardcover

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Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines Item Height: 0.7 in gtin13: 9781666904994 Item Length: 9.3 in Subject: Women Authors, Feminist, Linguistics / General, Modern / 17th Century Author: Taten Shirley Item Width: 6.2 in Language: English Reviews: The three Brontë sisters--Charlotte (1816-55), Emily (1818-48), Anne (1820-49)--between them wrote a total of seven novels. Whether the siblings discussed the effects of the industrial revolution one cannot know, but their fiction reveals a profound interest in the social changes it brought on. Their books ask how women can achieve agency. The answer is brought to the fore in complex novels that show protagonists who saw beyond love and marriage to the enriching possibilities of education and work. By 1855 the sisters were all dead, but their writings lived on and helped bring about social change. In 1904 Virginia Woolf visited the Brontë home on the moors: their knicknacks did not speak to her, but the novels still did. Over time scholarship has enriched understanding of the dark truths of Victorian change. This book is easy to read and well researched, and it includes useful chapter notes in addition to the customary scholarly apparatus. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. LCCN: 2023-009270 Publication Year: 2023 Type: Textbook Dewey Decimal: 823.8093556 ISBN-13: 9781666904994 ISBN-10: 1666904996 Item Weight: 13.9 Oz Publication Name: Industrial Brontës : Advocates for Women's Equality in a Turbulent Age LC Classification Number: P468.W6 Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Format: Hardcover Table Of Content: Introduction Section I: Decentering Marriage Chapter 1: Subverting the Separate Spheres Doctrine Chapter 2: Resisting Control and Maintaining Agency Chapter 3: Rejecting Marriage as a Means to an End Section I: Conclusion Section II: Education as the Answer Chapter 4: The Pitfalls of the Education of a Victorian Male Chapter 5: A Call for Equal Education Section II Conclusion Section III: Challenging Class Assumptions Chapter 6: The Governess's Paradox Chapter 7: Transcending Class in Wuthering Heights Chapter 8: Class Compromise in Shirley Section III Conclusion Section IV: Work as an Equalizer Chapter 9: Subverting Gender Roles Chapter 10: Work as Empowering Chapter 11: The Dignity of Work Section IV Conclusion Conclusion Epilogue Bibliography About the Author Synopsis: This book addresses the ways in which Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte took advantage of the rapid change of their time unleashed by the Industrial Revolution in order to illustrate the inequalities women faced in the Victorian Age. It historically contextualizes all seven novels, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor, in order to investigate the themes of marriage, education, class, and work. Specifically, the author examines the ways the Bronte sisters decenter marriage, call for equality in education, expose the inherent dignity of humans despite class differences, and demonstrate the ways in which increased work opportunities empowered women. Ultimately, the author argues that the Bronte sisters' call for female empowerment was symptomatic of the age, and one that is realized in the latter half of the Victorian Age and beyond., The seven novels of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë took advantage of the change spurred on by the Industrial Revolution in order to argue--often obliquely but at times directly--for equality for women in the Victorian Age., A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title This book addresses the ways in which Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë took advantage of the rapid change of their time unleashed by the Industrial Revolution in order to illustrate the inequalities women faced in the Victorian Age. It historically contextualizes all seven novels, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor, in order to investigate the themes of marriage, education, class, and work. Specifically, the author examines the ways the Brontë sisters decenter marriage, call for equality in education, expose the inherent dignity of humans despite class differences, and demonstrate the ways in which increased work opportunities empowered women. Ultimately, the author argues that the Brontë sisters' call for female empowerment was symptomatic of the age, and one that is realized in the latter half of the Victorian Age and beyond. Number of Pages: 148 Pages Dewey Edition: 23 Publisher: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic TitleLeading: The brand: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic

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Further Details Title: The Industrial Brontës Condition: New Author: Taten Shirley Publisher: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Subtitle: Advocates for Women’s Equality in a Turbulent Age EAN: 9781666904994 ISBN: 9781666904994 Format: Hardback Genre: Society & Culture ISBN-10: 1666904996 Release Date: 03/20/2023 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Topic: Gender Sex & Relationships, Literary Criticism Description: This book addresses the ways in which Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë took advantage of the rapid change of their time unleashed by the Industrial Revolution in order to illustrate the inequalities women faced in the Victorian Age. It historically contextualizes all seven novels, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor, in order to investigate the themes of marriage, education, class, and work. Specifically, the author examines the ways the Brontë sisters decenter marriage, call for equality in education, expose the inherent dignity of humans despite class differences, and demonstrate the ways in which increased work opportunities empowered women. Ultimately, the author argues that the Brontë sisters’ call for female empowerment was symptomatic of the age, and one that is realized in the latter half of the Victorian Age and beyond. Item Height: 237mm Item Length: 158mm Item Width: 17mm Item Weight: 395g Release Year: 2023 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. A fascinating deep dive into how the Brontë sisters championed women's rights during a time of social upheaval. Shirley’s research is thorough, offering fresh insights into their literary activism. The hardcover edition feels premium, making it a great addition to any bookshelf. Perfect for fans of feminist literature and Brontë enthusiasts alike!

    Oleksandr Tsikhots'kikh

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