British Women Writing Fiction
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Overview
British women in the second half of the 20th century have produced a body of work that is as diverse as it is entertaining. This book offers an informal, jargon-free introduction to the fiction of sixteen contemporary writers either brought up or now living in England.Synopsis
British women in the second half of the 20th century have produced a body of work that is as diverse as it is entertaining. This book offers an informal, jargon-free introduction to the fiction of sixteen contemporary writers either brought up or now living in England.
Booknews
Original essays by American and British scholars offer a reader- friendly introduction to the work of 16 contemporary British women fiction writers. Focuses on women writing during the period from the 1950s to the present, including African-Caribbean and African women. Shows how these writers treat British subjects and themes, sometimes from radically different perspectives, and how those who are daughters of immigrants see themselves as women writing on the margins of society. The editor teaches English at St. Olaf College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)