Steedman, Carolyn

Landscape for a Good Woman: A Story of Two Women (Virago Classic Non-fiction)

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ISBN 13:: 9780860685593
author:: Steedman, Carolyn
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Virago
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1986
Pages:: 174
Dimensions:: 12.6 x 1.1 x 19.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Cultural studies
Condition:: New
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Landscape for a Good Woman: A Story of Two Lives by Carolyn Steedman is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of two lives lived on the borderlands of culture. At its centre lies a childhood, one that is both deeply personal and historically significant. The book weaves together elements of autobiography, psychoanalysis, feminism, and history to create a rich tapestry of stories about working-class childhoods in different eras. Steedman's writing is beautifully crafted, intellectually compelling, and provocative, making this an unusual yet captivating read. Beautifully written and intellectually stimulating, Landscape for a Good Woman offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal narrative, politics, and psychoanalysis.

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