Swedish women's writing, 1850-1995
By: Helena Forsås-Scott.
Series: Women in context; Women in context (London, England)
Publisher: Athlone
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London; Atlantic Highlands, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Swedish literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism.; Swedish literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.; Swedish literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism.; Women and literature -- Sweden -- History -- 20th century.; Women and literature -- Sweden -- History -- 19th century.; Literature and society -- Sweden.; Women -- Sweden -- Social conditions.
Description: The book provides a survey of women's writing in Sweden, from the beginnings of the struggle for emancipation in the 1850s to the present day. These writers are seen within the political, cultural and economic context of women's lives. Modern critical currents are also assessed and Swedish feminist criticism is considered alongside the French and American traditions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-314) and index.