How Feminist Writing Shapes Personal and Political Narratives
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How Feminist Writing Shapes Personal and Political Narratives

Odd Shoes and Other Essays

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eBook - ePub

How Feminist Writing Shapes Personal and Political Narratives

Odd Shoes and Other Essays

About this book

How Feminist Writing Shapes Personal and Political Narratives delves into the profound influence of female writers on the author's craft and worldview.

This book, inspired by the blog "In-sister," explores the evocative writings of feminist thinkers and how their work shapes personal and political narratives. With a rich tapestry of memory, critique, and creativity, the author reflects on the transformative power of women's words across generations. This book offers readers a collection of essays that examine the writings of iconic female authors like Marilyn French, Virginia Woolf, and Hélène Cixous. It underscores the value of feminist citation as a form of memory and resistance, fostering a deep connection with the literary legacies that shape feminist discourse. Readers will find a unique blend of memoir, literary analysis, and social commentary that celebrates the radical potential of writing to inspire change and cultivate solidarity among women.

This is an essential read for those interested in feminist literature, essay writing, and the intersection of personal and political narratives. It is particularly relevant for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of women's studies, literary criticism, and those seeking inspiration from the powerful voices of female writers. This book is a tribute to the enduring legacy of feminist writing and its ability to transform lives and societies.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. 1 Maybe it Was the Essay
  10. 2 Braided Voices: Introducing How Feminist Writing Shapes Personal and Political Narratives
  11. 3 What Has She Been Up To?
  12. 4 What's Love Got To Do With It?
  13. 5 Fixing Freedom in Five Tercets and a Quatrain
  14. 6 Writing In-Form: A Woman's Hand
  15. 7 Shelves, They Hold Things
  16. 8 Pockets, They Hold Things Too
  17. 9 A Carrier Bag: Logans, Blues, Strawberries, Oranges, and Apples
  18. 10 Ten Shillings
  19. 11 Fashion Advice from Jeanette Winterson
  20. 12 Odd Shoes
  21. 13 Page 21
  22. 14 Gorgeous and Compelling
  23. 15 Twirl
  24. 16 Clean Lace and Modest Hemlines
  25. 17 Shirley and Sylvia
  26. 18 Boxes
  27. 19 Bell Jars
  28. 20 Resku Me
  29. 21 Of Inkpots and Ashtrays
  30. 22 Writing, Life: In Secret Whispers
  31. 23 White Diary
  32. 24 Blue Diary
  33. 25 A Heavy Secret Lies
  34. 26 Purple Diary
  35. 27 Big Love
  36. 28 In Homage to Mary Shelley
  37. 29 Love in Motion
  38. 30 The Language of Skins
  39. 31 A Vintage Enchantment
  40. 32 Rarissima: The Enchantment of Rare Books
  41. 33 For the Love of Reading
  42. 34 Thank You, Freda Bage
  43. 35 A Light that Tries to Write
  44. 36 The Ragged Vitality of Teeth
  45. 37 In Souvenance
  46. 38 Remember, Love
  47. 39 The Solitude of a Small Red Car
  48. Index