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These original essays comprise a fascinating investigation into women's strategies for writing the selfconstructing the female subject through autobiography, memoirs, letters, and diaries. The collection contains theoretical essays by Donna Stanton, Sandra Gilbert, and Susan Gilbert, and Susan Gubar; chapters on specific issues raised by women's autographs, such as Richard Bowring's study of tenthcentury Japanese diaries or Janel Mueller's on The Book of Margery Kempe; and annotated autobiographical fragments, including texts by Julia Kristeva, by a woman who became a czarist cavalry officer, and by a contemporary Palestinian poet. There are also chapters on the seventeenthcentury painter Artemisia Gentileschi; Mme de. Svign; Mendelssohn's sister, Fanny Hensel; the black minister Jarena Lee; Virginia Woolf; and Eva Peron. The result is a 'conversation' between writers and critics across cultural and temporal boundaries. Stanton's essay plays off Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own. Kristeva begins with a reading of de Beauvoir, while a selfpublished French woman writes to defend the joys of family life against the author of Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Female Autograph'? A: 'The Female Autograph' explores women's strategies for self-writing through various forms of autobiography, including memoirs, letters, and diaries.
- Q: Who are some of the authors contributing to this book? A: The book features essays from notable authors such as Donna Stanton, Sandra Gilbert, Susan Gilbert, and Susan Gubar.
- Q: What types of content can I expect to find in this collection? A: The collection includes theoretical essays, chapters on specific issues related to women's autobiographies, and annotated autobiographical fragments.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays included in 'The Female Autograph'? A: The essays provide insight into how women across different cultures and time periods have constructed their identities through writing.
- Q: Is 'The Female Autograph' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is well-suited for academic study, especially in fields such as gender studies, literature, and history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Female Autograph'? A: 'The Female Autograph' was published on September 5, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 251 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Female Autograph' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is offered in new condition.
- Q: Can I find discussions on historical figures in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses historical figures such as Virginia Woolf, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Eva Peron, among others.