Laughing Feminism Subversive Comedy in Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth and Jane Austen |
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| Author:
| Bilger, Audrey |
| Series title: | Humor in Life and Letters Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8143-3054-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2002 |
| Publisher: | Wayne State University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.99 |
Book Description:
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At a time when overt feminist statements could ruin a woman's reputation, comedy enabled certain authors to smuggle feminism into their writing. This work explores the ways in which Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth and Jane Austen enlisted the power of comedy in the service of feminism.
At a time when overt feminist statements could ruin a woman's reputation, comedy enabled certain authors to smuggle feminism into their writing. This work explores the ways in which Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth and Jane Austen enlisted the power of comedy in the service of feminism.