Title: Swedish women's writing, 1850-1995
First published: 1997
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.
Subjects: History and criticism, Swedish literature, Women and literature, History, Literature and society, Women authors, Social conditions, Women
Places: Sweden
Time periods: 20th century, 19th century
LC classification: PT9315 .F67 1997