A radical revision of Victorian constructions of femininity is proposed and developed in this book. Using a wide range of textual examples and visual illustrations, it argues against the crude dyadic model which has prevailed over recent decades. In its place it suggests a more complex paradigm simultaneously able to conceal and reveal contradictory attitudes to Victorian womanhood. The book explores the highly erotic fantasy elements frequently found in widely disseminated "orthodox" female images. Works about femininity ...
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A radical revision of Victorian constructions of femininity is proposed and developed in this book. Using a wide range of textual examples and visual illustrations, it argues against the crude dyadic model which has prevailed over recent decades. In its place it suggests a more complex paradigm simultaneously able to conceal and reveal contradictory attitudes to Victorian womanhood. The book explores the highly erotic fantasy elements frequently found in widely disseminated "orthodox" female images. Works about femininity for different ages and classes are also considered.
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Add this copy of Victorian Heroines. Representations of Femininity in to cart. $16.41, very good condition, Sold by The Blue Penguin rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from FRODSHAM,, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Harvester Wheatsheaf.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780710813022.
Add this copy of Victorian Heroines: Readings of Femininity and Its to cart. $42.82, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Pearson Professional Education.
