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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Published in:	Women's Studies Vol. 38; no. 8; pp. 857 - 872
Main Author:	CLOUD, CHRISTINE
Format:	Literary Criticism
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2009
Subjects:	Criticism Narrative of the Life of Charlotte Charke, A (Book) Charke, Charlotte, 1713-1760 Autobiography Cross-dressing in literature Gender role in literature 21st century (Literary period)
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