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First Feminists: British Women Writers 1578-1799
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The anthology traces the origins of feminist thought in Britain from 1578 to 1799, compiling 28 key writers for scholars and students of feminist history. The editors curated 28 writers across fiction, polemic, and poetry, spanning from Margaret Tyler to Mary Wollstonecraft, to illustrate the diverse history of feminist reflection. Reviewers praise the anthology for its resonant selections and valuable guidance on feminist history. The anthology is described as an impressive, classroom‑ready resource and a significant addition to feminist studies collections.
An invaluable resource to scholars interested in feminist thought.... Ruth PerryAnyone interested in women s history or feminist thought must read this book. Lillian FadermanMoira Ferguson has selected wisely from well-known and little-known figures and from fiction, polemic and poetry to illustrate the long and diverse history of feminist reflection up to and including Mary Wollstonecraft.... Good reading for scholars and a fine book for classroom use. Natalie Zemon DavisThe selections resonate with exceptional force. Fides et Historia... impressive new product, fit for classroom and study, student and scholar. The Scriblerian... excellent anthology... without a doubt at all an immensely important addition to the growing library of Feminist Studies. Anglo-American Studies... this anthology is a valuable guide. The Year s Work in English StudiesFor this anthology tracing the origins of feminist thought in Britain, the editor chose 28 important writers from Margaret Tyler (1578) to Mary Anne Radcliffe (1799).