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Radical Writing on Women, 1800–1850

An Anthology

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  • © 2002

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  1. Kathryn Gleadle

    1. London Guildhall University, UK

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 1-18

  3. Defining the Problem

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-25
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    2. Analysing Woman’s Position

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 26-41

    3. Agendas for Change

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 42-51

  4. Female Roles

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-60
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    2. Education

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 61-76

    3. Employment

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 77-95

    4. Domesticity and Motherhood

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 96-107

  5. Marriage, Sexuality and the Female Body

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-116
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    2. Reforming Marriage

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 117-128

    3. Divorce and Sexual Radicalism

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 129-141

    4. Female Sexuality and the Female Body

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 142-152

  6. Political Rights and Public Power

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 153-158
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    2. Female Rights, Popular Politics and Electoral Reform

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 159-174

    3. Middle-Class Reform Projects

      • Kathryn Gleadle
      Pages 175-192

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 193-239
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About this book

Nudism, playgroups, pre-marital agreements, male breast-feeding - these are just some of the startling proposals for women's emancipation discovered in this unique anthology. A fascinating collection, it brings together the many diverse political extents of early nineteenth-century British feminism, as well as representing the works of literary figures such as Shelley, Tennyson and the Brontes. Complete with an extensive bibliography, biographical index and illuminating contextualization, it will provide an invaluable tool for scholars and students of feminism, women's history, and early nineteenth-century literature.

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'This is a rich and wide-ranging anthology which explores the continuing debate about the situation of women in Britain after 1800...a significant contribution to our knowledge of the variety and interest of feminist discussion in the period. This collection should go far to inform, stimulate, entertain and prompt further research.' - Dr Jane Rendell, Senior Lecturer in History, University of York

Authors and Affiliations

  • London Guildhall University, UK

    Kathryn Gleadle

About the author

KATHRYN GLEADLE is a British Academy Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at London Guildhall University. She has written widely on nineteenth-century women and politics. Her previous publications include The Early Feminists (with Sarah Richardson), Women in British Politics, 1760-1860, The Power of the Petticoat and British Women in the Nineteenth Century.

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