Living by the Pen: Women Writers in the Eighteenth Century
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 041511196X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It focuses upon the writers rather than their works, and identifies professional novelists. Living by the Pen traces the pattern of the development of women's fiction from 1696 to 1796 and offers an interpretation of its distinctive features. Through examination of the extra-literary context, and particularly the publishing market, the book asks why and how women earned a living by the pen.Cheryl Turner has researched and lectured widely in the field of eighteenth-century women's writing.
heartsforlove said . Cheryl Turner covers a subject that is well. .Cheryl Turner covers a subject that is well researched with a flair for interesting observations.. Interesting Read about Professional Women Writers in Britain As a book historian, I found Turner's book to be a great introduction to women writers during the 18th century, particularly women whom Turner defines as Professional Writers (i.e. women who had to make their living from writing). Most of the main women