Buy this book on-line Sabor, Peter (Introduction By ) : Frances Burney: The Witlings and the Woman HaterChatto & Windus, London, 1988 ISBN 0710810156 /
Fine as new in crisp blue hardcover with gilt lettering. This edition contains two of Frances Burney's comedies: The Witlings, (1778-80) which satirizes the bluestockings (but which was never performed for fear of scandal); and The Woman Hater (1800-02), which explores social pretension and gender conflict. By placing the two works= together, the book enables the reader to observe both the genesis and fruition of a literary idea. The introduction examines Burney's debt to Moliere and the English tradition, the themes of misogyny and misanthropy, and Burney's claim to a place in the literary canon beyond her status as a novelist. ... Book Condition: Fine as Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sabor, Peter (Introduction By ) : Frances Burney: The Witlings and the Woman Hater. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, libri rari, fine bindings, incunabula and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |