Las Romanticas: Women Writers and Subjectivity in Spain, 1835-1850

Las románticas were the first generation of Spanish women to conceive of themselves as writing women, and they made their appearance in the press around 1841. Susan Kirkpatrick examines the textual representations that link liberal ideology, Romantic configurations of subjectivity, and women's writing. This title is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press' mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

A groundbreaking and seminal work that establishes the existence and delves into the rich history of a female literary tradition in Spain during the early nineteenth century, this book holds immense appeal for specialists in Spanish literature. Moreover, it addresses the interests of those engaged in Romanticism, feminist criticism, and the cultural history of women.

Who were the románticas? The first generation of Spanish women to embrace the identity of writers, they emerged in the press around 1841. This period marked the pinnacle of Spain's Romantic movement and the initial wave of liberal reforms, and these women used their writing to articulate their experiences as women within the framework of liberal Romantic ideology.

In her captivating study, Susan Kirkpatrick explores the textual representations that intertwine liberal ideology, Romantic configurations of subjectivity, and women's writing. Through this insightful examination, she unveils a fascinating revelation of early nineteenth-century gender consciousness.

This title is proudly part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, a testament to the university press's commitment to discovering and nurturing the most brilliant minds and providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and make a lasting impact. Drawing upon a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived employs print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again. Originally published in 1989, this title continues to resonate with scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520372047