women in literature

Presents an introduction to heroines and princess of folklore, in simple text with illustrations, including information on Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Boudicca, and more.

Provides a history of American women writers from 1650 to 2000 such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Willa Cather, Susan Glaspell, and Catherine Sedgwick. Offering her opinions on each writer, Elaine Showalter integrates the contributions of women into the American literary heritage.

A multidisciplinary study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter." Includes current news articles showing the novel's relevance to today's society.

A collection of critical essays on eighteen major American women poets. Examines each figure as an individual, strong poet participating in several poetic traditions.

An illustrated survey of mysteries written by female authors and those with female heroines or major characters.

An introduction to the writing of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove, featuring readings of seven poetry collections, with theme analyses, a look at continuities in her work, and discussion of Dove's evolution as a poet.

A guide to Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter", offering biographical information about the author, analysis of the text, a character list, and critical excerpts.