Gender in Literary Exchange

The recovery of women's contributions to literary culture is compared to a salvage operation in this book, as it explores the transnational transmission of women's literary texts during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Textual exchange is a migratory practice that involves processes of export, import, translation, reception, and dissemination across national boundaries, highlighting the gendered nature of such transformations and the significance of transcultural exchange for perceptions of gender.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The essays in this book delve into the intricate tapestry of women's contributions to Nordic literary culture, situated within a vibrant European and global network of literary exchange. With a focus on the transnational transmission of women's literary texts across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, they shed light on the dynamic processes of textual export, import, translation, reception, and dissemination that transcend national boundaries. These essays serve as captivating case studies, delving into the profound transformations that occur when texts traverse different cultural and linguistic frameworks. They also emphasize the gendered nature of these transformations and the profound impact of transcultural exchange on perceptions of gender. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, including digital humanities, world literature, libraries, and reading societies, the essays contribute to an ever-expanding field of humanities research. Originally published as a special issue of NORA—Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research, these chapters offer a rich and insightful exploration of the multifaceted roles played by women in shaping Nordic literary heritage.

The essays in this book delve into the intricate tapestry of women's contributions to Nordic literary culture, situated within a vibrant European and global network of literary exchange. With a focus on the transnational transmission of women's literary texts across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, they shed light on the dynamic processes of textual export, import, translation, reception, and dissemination that transcend national boundaries. These essays serve as captivating case studies, delving into the profound transformations that occur when texts traverse different cultural and linguistic frameworks. They also emphasize the gendered nature of these transformations and the profound impact of transcultural exchange on perceptions of gender. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, including digital humanities, world literature, libraries, and reading societies, the essays contribute to an ever-expanding field of humanities research. Originally published as a special issue of NORA—Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research, these chapters offer a rich and insightful exploration of the multifaceted roles played by women in shaping Nordic literary heritage.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367714963