Title: The narratives of Caroline Norton /
Authors: Craig, Randall, 1951-
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Norton, Caroline Sheridan, Criticism and interpretation.; Norton, Caroline Sheridan, Political and social views.; Norton, Caroline Sheridan, Influence.; Women and literature England History; Women Legal status, laws, etc. England History; Women Political activity Great Britain History; Feminism England History; LITERARY CRITICISM European English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.; Literary studies: general.; Gender studies: women.; Literature.; Feminism; Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.); Political and social views.; Women and literature; Women Legal status, laws, etc.; Women Political activity
Contents: Introduction: 'The Caudine Forks' and the Optics of Authorship -- 'The World' and 'the (Sm)all Great': Silver Fork Society and Literature -- 'Strange Unstable World': Structure and Synthesis in the Final Narratives -- 'Ink Stands and Law Books': Narratives of Domestic and Legal Violence -- 'The Brethren of the Long Robe': Legal Satire and Courtroom Humor -- 'Half a Life': Narratives of Women and Politics -- 'Lopsided and Left-Handed Laws': Narratives of Mothers and Wives.