The contested quill : literature by women in Germany, 1770-1800 / Ruth P. Dawson.

Author/creator Dawson, Ruth P., 1943-
Format Book
Publication InfoNewark : University of Delaware Press ; London ; Cranbury, NJ : Associated University Presses, ©2002.
Description415 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
German literature--18th century. --History and criticism.
German literature--Women authors. --History and criticism.
Women authors, German--Biography.

Contents Between the spinning wheel and the book: Friderika Baldinger (1739-86) -- The enabling effect of difference: Sophie La roche (1730-1807) -- Longing for respectability: Philippine Engelhard née Gatterer (1756-1831) -- Confronting the lords of creation: Marianne Ehrmann (1755-95) -- Examining passion: Sophie Albrecht (1757-1840) -- Conclusion: the contesting discourses of the needle and the quill.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 383-402) and index.
LCCN 2001027758
ISBN0874137624 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PT289 .D38 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold