The Chameleon, Cross-Dressed Autobiography of Charlotte Charke (1713-1760).

A literary criticism of the book "A Narrative of the Life of Charlotte Charke," by Charlotte Charke is presented. Particular focus is given to the author's identity as a transvestite and to the effect this had on her writing. Charke's career in the theater, the blurring of traditional gender roles i...

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Publicado en:Women's Studies Vol. 38; no. 8; pp. 857 - 872
Autor principal: CLOUD, CHRISTINE
Formato: Literary Criticism
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2009
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Sumario:A literary criticism of the book "A Narrative of the Life of Charlotte Charke," by Charlotte Charke is presented. Particular focus is given to the author's identity as a transvestite and to the effect this had on her writing. Charke's career in the theater, the blurring of traditional gender roles in her life and in the text, and Charke's relationship with her father are also discussed.