Download or read book Swedish Women's Writing 1850-1995 written by Helena Forsas-Scott and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a survey of women's writing in Sweden, from the beginnings of the struggle for emancipation in the 1850s to the present day. These writers are seen within the political, cultural and economic context of women's lives. Modern critical currents are also assessed and Swedish feminist criticism is considered alongside the French and American traditions.