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Winifred Holtby's Social Vision
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This book is ideal for readers interested in feminist literature, interwar British writers, social philosophy in literature, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Winifred Holtby's work.
Winifred Holtby (1898–1935) is best-known today for her friendship with fellow feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain and for her last novel, South Riding. This is the first monograph to provide a literary criticism of Holtby’s social philosophy and presents in-depth readings of all her major works as well as some of her less well-known writing.
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Winifred Holtby (1898–1935) is best-known today for her friendship with fellow feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain and for her last novel, South Riding. This is the first monograph to provide a literary criticism of Holtby’s social philosophy and presents in-depth readings of all her major works as well as some of her less well-known writing.
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Winifred Holtby's Social Vision
Winifred Holtby (1898–1935) is best-known today for her friendship with fellow feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain and for her last novel, South Riding. This is the first monograph to provide a literary criticism of Holtby’s social philosophy and presents in-depth readings of all her major works as well as some of her less well-known writing. When referencing the title, avoid...Hardback$37600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Key Words praises the book as a compelling and pioneering literary-critical monograph on this significant interwar writer.
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ISBN: 9781848931329
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 July 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education
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Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 476g
Pages: 240
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