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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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Summary: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.