Women-Writers of the Nineteenth Century

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Originally published in 1923, this book contains short biographies of the lives and works of several nineteenth-century female writers.

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Jane Austen: 1. The utilisation of small resources; 2. Elements of her appeal - cheerfulness and moderation; 3. The study of human temperament; The Brontes: 1. General introduction. Family characteristics; 2. Anne Bronte, 1820; 3. Charlotte Bronte, 1816; 4. Emily Bronte, 1818; Mrs E. C. Gaskell: 1. Introductory; 2. Atmosphere and setting; 3. Humour; 4. Pathos; 5. The woman's point of view; 6. The social problem; 7. Moral theory or moral effect; George Eliot: 1. Introductory; 2. The expression of temperament; 3. The impersonal artist; Mrs Browning: 1. The negative approach; 2. The positive approach; Christina Rossetti: 1. Personal experience reflected on her poetry; 2. Sources; 3. Symbol, allegory, and dream; 4. Emotional quality; 5. General considerations; Conclusion; Index.