Women novelists and the ethics of desire, 1684-1814 : in the voice of our biblical mothers

Publication Data

• Title Women novelists and the ethics of desire, 1684-1814 : in the voice of our biblical mothers
• Author Elizabeth Kraft
• Publisher Ashgate
• Publication date 2008
• Publication location Aldershot, Hants, England
• Language English

Contents

Introduction: in the voice of a woman
Matriarchal desire and ethical relation
Men and women in the garden of delight
Sexual awakening and political power
Hieroglyphics of desire
His sister's song
The forgotten woman
The lot motif
Conclusion: the last word.

Topics

• English fiction :: Women authors :: History and criticism
• English fiction :: 18th century :: History and criticism
• English fiction :: Early modern, 1500-1700 :: History and criticism
• English fiction :: 19th century :: History and criticism
• Women in literature
• Desire in literature
• Ethics in literature
• 014692578

Women novelists and the ethics of desire, 1684-1814 : in the voice of our biblical mothers by Elizabeth Kraft. ISBN 9780754662808. Published by Ashgate in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.