Sharp Minds/Twisted Bodies: Intellect, Disability, and Female Education in Frances Burney's Camilla.
A literary criticism is presented of the novel "Camilla," by Frances Burney. An overview of the book's portrayal of late 18th century social conditions of women, including in regard to disability and women's education, is provided. The depiction of women's intellect in the novel is discussed. It oft...
| Publicado en: | Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 1 - 18 |
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| Formato: | Literary Criticism |
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University of Pennsylvania Press
Spring2014
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| Sumario: | A literary criticism is presented of the novel "Camilla," by Frances Burney. An overview of the book's portrayal of late 18th century social conditions of women, including in regard to disability and women's education, is provided. The depiction of women's intellect in the novel is discussed. It often compares the disability of the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop with "Camilla." |
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