The Routledge Introduction to American Women Writers

This book considers the key literary, historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts of American women authors from the 17th century to the present, providing students with an analysis of the most up-to-date literary trends and debates in women's literature. Covering topics such as feminism, sexuality, regionalism, domesticity, ethnicity, and multiculturalism, the volume examines the ways in which women writers from diverse class and cultural backgrounds have shaped American literary traditions. Addressing key debates, this valuable introduction offers a readable, cohesive narrative of the development of literature by American women and a refreshing range of perspectives.