The feminization debate in eighteenth-century England2004
About this book
In the 18th century, critics of capitalism denounced the growth of luxury and effeminacy; supporters applauded the increase of refinement and the improved status of women. This study explores the way the association of commerce and femininity permeated cultural production.
Details
- First published
- 2004
- OL Work ID
- OL3470242W
Subjects
HistoryEnglish literatureHistory and criticismFeminism and literatureWomen and literatureFeminism in literatureCommerceSex role in literatureWomen authorsLuxury in literatureFemininity in literatureWomen in literatureFeminismLuxuryFemininity (philosophy) in literatureEnglish literature, history and criticism, 18th centuryEnglish literature, women authors