Showalter, Elaine
Daughters of Decadence: Women Writers of the Fin-de-siecle
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781853815904
- author:
- Showalter, Elaine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The fin de siècle was a time of great change and experimentation in literature. In response, a new generation of women writers emerged, pushing the boundaries of form and content. Their innovative short stories, often featuring themes of female identity and artistic expression, shocked and challenged the critics of the time. This collection brings together twenty of the most important and original stories from this period, offering a unique insight into the lives and works of these pioneering women writers.
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