Privileging both a transnational and a sociological approach, this volume explores the position of women in the early modern literary field, emphasising the int

Women Write Back explores the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century women's responses to texts written by well-known Enlightment figures. Hilger investi

Interest in early modern women writers is on the rise. However, familiarity with their works varies greatly from one country to another, and resources to assess

Discusses the obstacles women have had to overcome in order to become writers, and identifies the sexist rationalizations used to trivialize their contributions

"A sumptuous selection of short fiction and poetry. . . . Its invitation to share the passion of women's voices characterizes the entire volume."--"USA Today."