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Revealing lives

Revealing lives

Autobiography, Biography, and Gender (Suny Series in Feminist Criticism and Theory)
Biography & MemoirEssays
Pages
255
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection explores the multifaceted nature of autobiography and biography, examining how individuals construct and reveal their lives through written accounts. It delves into the historical and cultural contexts that shape self-representation, with a particular focus on gender roles and identity. The essays offer a scholarly look at the literary form of biography and its sociological implications.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Sociology Memoir

Authors

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Lillian S. Robinson

Lillian S. Robinson is a literary and cultural critic, often focusing on feminist theory and women's writing. Her books, including Sex, Class, and Culture, *Modern Women

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Susan Groag Bell

Susan Groag Bell writes engaging historical non-fiction. She is the author of Revealing Lives and The Lost Tapestries of the City of Ladies, a book that explores women's history through art.