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Utopian Negotiation: Aphra Behn and Margaret Cavendish
Utopian Negotiation: Aphra Behn and Margaret Cavendish
Holmesland, Oddvar
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Aphra Behn (1640-1689) and Margaret Cavendish (1623-1673) were two of the boldest women authors of seventeenth century England. They made gestures toward a utopian future involving female emancipation and gender agreement, but depicted a world too complex for simple answers.
In the first book-length exploration of the two authors together, Holmesland reevaluates the nature of utopianism in the writings of both, considering a wide range of their literary output. Both writers try to avoid fixed positions, exploring areas in between, seeking mediating solutions through "utopian negotiation." Requiring more equal gender relations, for instance, they challenge patriarchalism; however, while seeking to redefine the heroic code of honor, idealizing gentleness in men, they call for a femininity with heroic resources. Aspiring to such ideals of male-female mutuality, both authors extend this thinking to their view of the body politic.Accessories:
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Publisher
SYRACUSE UNIV PR
Bisac Major Subject
Literary Criticism
Bisac Minor Subject
Women Authors
Binding Type
Hardcover
Country Of Origin
US
Number Of Units
1
Length
9.2 Inches
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EAN
Width
6.4 Inches
Publication Date
1970-01-01
Height
1.1 Inches
ISBN 10
0815633122
Weight
1.4 Pounds
Book EAN
9780815633129
Target Audiance
Adults
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