The Woman Reader, 1837-1914

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Exploring the cultural debates surrounding women and reading from Queen Victoria's accession to World War I, the book delves into what women should read and the societal protections imposed on them. Flint employs recent feminist analyses to examine discussions found in various media, including magazines and classic literature. By analyzing stereotypes and directives aimed at women readers, she highlights their impact on fiction writing and investigates how women of different classes interpreted their reading experiences.