Christina Rossetti's feminist theology
By: Lynda Palazzo.
Series: Cross-currents in religion and culture; Cross-currents in religion and culture (Palgrave (Firm))
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 165
Subjects: Rossetti, Christina Georgina, 1830-1894 -- Criticism and interpretation.; Rossetti, Christina Georgina, 1830-1894 -- Religion.; Feminism and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century.; Women and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century.; Feminist theology -- England -- History -- 19th century.; Feminism in literature.; Theology in literature.
Description: "This book marks a step forward in Rossetti studies, by giving serious consideration to the theological content of Christina Rossetti's devotional prose volumes as well as an appreciation of their literary content. Long devalued and ignored, these volumes show a unique blend of literary and theological insights, and display a clarity of vision not always present in her poetry.

Rossetti's relationship to the Great Tractarians is explored, as is her rejection of their notions of 'worldliness' and her revaluation of the female body and spirit. An exciting picture of Rossetti emerges: a foremother of modern feminist theology, fighting for environmental and animal protection, and fiercely defending those women who have been exploited or degraded."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-161) and index.