Memoirs of Emma Courtney - Paperback

Name: Memoirs of Emma Courtney - Paperback
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by Mary Hays

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by Mary Hays (Author), Eleanor Ty (Editor)

First published in the turbulent decade following the French Revolution, Memoirs of Emma Courtney is based on Mary Hays' own passionate struggle with romance and Enlightenment philosophy. A feminist and ardent disciple of Mary Wollstonecraft, Hays reveals the lamentable gap between what women are' and what woment ought to be'.

The novel is one of the most articulate and detailed expressions of the yearnings and frustrations of a woman living in late eighteenth-century English society. It questions marital arrangements and courtship rituals by depicting a woman who actively pursues the man she loves. The novel explores the links between sexuality, desire, and economic and social freedom, suggesting the need for improvement in the laws of society which have enslaved, enervated, and degraded woman'.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author Biography

Eleanor Ty is Assistant Professor of English at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario.

Number of Pages: 272

Dimensions: 0.51 x 7.68 x 5.2 IN

Publication Date: July 26, 2009

ISBN	9780199555406
Author	Mary Hays
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	Literature
Format	Paperback
Published	July 2009
Language	ENG- English
Pages	272
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print