Chastity And Transgression In Women's Writing 1792-1897

Working at the intersections of feminist literary criticism, new historicism, and narratology, Chastity and Transgression in Women's Writing revises contemporary understandings of 19th century representations of prostitution, female sexuality and the rights of woman debate. Eberle's project explores the connections and disjunctures between women writing during the Romantic period and those working throughout the Victorian era.

She considers a wide range of authors including Mary Wollstonecraft, Amelia Opie, Mary Hays, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Sarah Grand. Review: Clearly written and meticulously researched, this volume is recommended for readers at all levels. - Choice