The Politics of the Essay
| Author | : Ruth-Ellen B. Joeres |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 1993-08-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253115612 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253115614 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Politics of the Essay written by Ruth-Ellen B. Joeres and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1993-08-22 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Politics of the Essay is that rare scholarly work that provides both a history of this relatively new field and of its formal characteristics and inspires its readers to want to participate in the making of this history." -- Signs The first in-depth study of the relationship between women and essays. Employing gender, race, class, and national identity as axes of analysis, this volume introduces new perspectives into what has been a largely apolitical discussion of the essay. Includes an original essay by Susan Griffin.
