Mere Bagatelles: Women's Diaries from Ireland, 1760-1810

Autori

• Amy Prendergast

Parametri

Pagine

240pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• Sulla letteratura

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Engaging with previously overlooked diaries by Irish women from 1760 to 1810, this book reveals their significant contributions to literature and culture. Through extensive archival research, it presents a new collection that highlights women's creativity and literary skills. These diaries, viewed as literary works, challenge traditional distinctions between public and private writing. They encourage a re-evaluation of Irish literature and underscore the importance of manuscripts in understanding literary culture, ultimately enriching our perception of female agency in this era.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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