{"product_id":"adventurous-women-in-contemporary-american-historical-fiction-girls-own-stories-9783030941253","title":"Adventurous Women in Contemporary American Historical Fiction: Girls' Own Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book brings together nine groundbreaking historical novels by women from the United States, Canada, and Latin America, focusing on female adventurers and introducing neglected women of history who accompanied their menfolk to the New World. The novels engage with the literature of the past and provide a theoretical, historical, and geographical context for the stories. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 164 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable collection brings together nine groundbreaking historical novels by women from the United States, Canada, and Latin America, all united by their captivating focus on female adventurers. These novels not only shed light on the overlooked women of history, both real and imagined, who accompanied their male counterparts to the New World and played pivotal roles in its settlement and colonization, but also introduce lesser-known writers who have crafted richly textured and meticulously historical narratives. While familiar names such as Isabel Allende, Audrey Thomas, and Jane Smiley grace the pages of this book, it also showcases the talents of less familiar authors who have emerged with works that are equally compelling and historically rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, these writers engage with the rich tapestry of past literature, including the American canon of male fiction that once dominated literary history before the intervention of feminist scholars. The book begins with an insightful introduction to the history of historical fiction, providing a theoretical, historical, and geographical framework that enhances our understanding and appreciation of the novels within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy bringing women back into the historical narrative and engaging with the literature of the past, these writers not only challenge traditional gender roles but also contribute to a more inclusive and diverse understanding of our collective heritage. This collection is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of women's contributions to the world of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 367g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030941253\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeannette King","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102789202170,"sku":"9783030941253","price":85.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_22013af0-a69f-4a65-91f3-99658cd57126.jpg?v=1668083188","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/adventurous-women-in-contemporary-american-historical-fiction-girls-own-stories-9783030941253","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}